Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, Three Lakes 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Three Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Three Lakes Middle School's student population of 907 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes Middle School is 0.71, 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
#4273 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Three Lakes Middle School is ranked #4273 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Three Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Three Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hubbard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Three Lakes Middle School?
907 students attend Three Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Three Lakes Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Three Lakes Middle School?
Three Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Three Lakes Middle School offer ?
Three Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Three Lakes Middle School part of?
Three Lakes Middle School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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