Serving 1,105 students in grades 7-8, Maurine Cain Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maurine Cain Middle School's student population of 1,105 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maurine Cain Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurine Cain Middle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1710 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
56%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurine Cain Middle School's ranking?
Maurine Cain Middle School is ranked #1710 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Maurine Cain Middle School often compared to?
Maurine Cain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herman E Utley Middle School, J W Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Maurine Cain Middle School?
1,105 students attend Maurine Cain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Maurine Cain Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurine Cain Middle School?
Maurine Cain Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maurine Cain Middle School offer ?
Maurine Cain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Maurine Cain Middle School part of?
Maurine Cain Middle School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.
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