Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Piner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Piner Middle School's student population of 835 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Piner Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piner Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5238 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piner Middle School's ranking?
Piner Middle School is ranked #5238 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Piner Middle School?
835 students attend Piner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Piner Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piner Middle School?
Piner Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piner Middle School offer ?
Piner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Piner Middle School part of?
Piner Middle School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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