Bessie Coleman Middle

Summary:

Bessie Coleman Middle is a public middle school located in Cedar Hill, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 649 students. The school is part of the Cedar Hill Independent School District, which is ranked 639 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bessie Coleman Middle faces significant challenges compared to its peers. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (67.49%) and Hispanic (24.81%) students than the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (1.85%). Academically, Bessie Coleman Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with performance on STAAR assessments well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Bessie Coleman Middle has seen a gradual increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 0.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Despite the school's challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement. Bessie Coleman Middle's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools in the Cedar Hill ISD, such as Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and W.S. Permenter Middle, which consistently rank in the top half of Texas middle schools and outperform Bessie Coleman on STAAR assessments. Additionally, the school's performance is closer to the state and district averages in certain areas, such as 8th grade reading and Algebra I end-of-course exams, suggesting that targeted interventions may help address the unique needs of Bessie Coleman Middle's student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1208 Pleasant Run Rd
       Cedar Hill, TX  75104


(972) 293-4505

District: Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2037th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,198 Help


Students who attend Bessie Coleman Middle usually attend:

High:    Cedar Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.5%
Hispanic:
24.8%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bessie Coleman Middle ranks worse than 86.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.73. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bessie Coleman Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: African American (67.5%), Hispanic (24.8%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bessie Coleman Middle is 16.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bessie Coleman Middle is $9,198. 1 middle schools in the Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bessie Coleman Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bessie Coleman Middle 2037th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bessie Coleman Middle in the ranking list.)

Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd) 639th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bessie Coleman Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.16 1341st 1684 20.4%
2008 51.30 955th 1718 44.4%
2009 40.97 1250th 1763 29.1%
2010 47.66 1142nd 1803 36.7%
2011 52.23 1068th 1895 43.6%
2012 46.27 1136th 1951 41.8%
2013 33.80 1469th 1973 25.5%
2014 43.67 1207th 1987 39.3%
2015 42.12 1293rd 2043 36.7%
2016 26.15 1628th 1987 18.1%
2017 24.37 1635th 2027 19.3%
2018 23.53 1725th 2080 17.1%
2019 31.13 1576th 2193 28.1%
2021 22.95 1795th 2252 20.3%
2022 11.58 2131st 2254 5.5%
2023 22.43 1902nd 2330 18.4%
2024 19.73 2037th 2361 13.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 631st 720 12.4%
2019 37.16 485th 753 35.6%
2021 28.26 571st 743 23.1%
2022 16.17 755th 813 7.1%
2023 41.92 481st 817 41.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.58 147th 1376 89.3%
2019 52.37 512th 1445 64.6%
2021 33.27 1135th 1592 28.7%
2022 17.26 1566th 1643 4.7%
2023 18.66 1585th 1720 7.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.93 1088th 1597 31.9%
2019 30.32 1237th 1626 23.9%
2021 30.04 1314th 1712 23.2%
2022 23.73 1595th 1757 9.2%
2023 31.42 1352nd 1815 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 1694th 2039 16.9%
2019 42.40 1207th 2073 41.8%
2021 27.35 1733rd 2172 20.2%
2022 14.30 2105th 2220 5.2%
2023 24.18 1883rd 2251 16.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.51 1632nd 2008 18.7%
2019 31.41 1504th 2047 26.5%
2021 28.77 1599th 2151 25.7%
2022 12.82 2101st 2221 5.4%
2023 25.25 1806th 2241 19.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.30 907th 1446 37.3%
2021 30.24 1187th 1501 20.9%
2022 13.24 1384th 1488 7.0%
2023 24.89 1292nd 1481 12.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 1579th 2008 21.4%
2019 34.53 1413th 2058 31.3%
2021 22.49 1908th 2118 9.9%
2022 15.52 2086th 2182 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.72 1747th 2030 13.9%
2019 31.58 1479th 2069 28.5%
2021 19.24 1870th 2168 13.7%
2022 11.80 2105th 2228 5.5%
2023 20.46 1909th 2245 15.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 719th 1167 38.4%
2019 47.34 545th 1193 54.3%
2021 36.95 769th 1213 36.6%
2022 22.65 1086th 1251 13.2%
2023 35.41 817th 1273 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.38 1191st 1895 37.2%
2019 43.17 1054th 1935 45.5%
2021 31.40 1467th 2043 28.2%
2022 14.98 1956th 2077 5.8%
2023 29.65 1602nd 2116 24.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bessie Coleman Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 1620th 1673 3.2%
2019 23.31 1428th 1684 15.2%
2021 8.97 1640th 1700 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Thursday, May 3, 2018

Open Quote Bessie Coleman is a terrible middle school, they do not go by the guidelines, they do not care about students well being or their staff. I think they hide things so you really can't see what's going on. I think someone higher needs to come in and reinforce. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bessie Coleman Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 50 401 6 68 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 40 362 6 65 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 34 296 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 26 344 2 78 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 25 363 3 73 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2011 27 322 5 92 1 2 23 0 472
2012 17 266 4 114 3 3 20 0 427
2013 25 396 6 133 1 2 10 0 573
2014 23 412 7 137 4 0 6 0 589
2015 22 413 3 133 3 1 13 0 588
2016 32 566 10 163 2 2 21 0 796
2017 26 527 8 160 4 1 28 0 754
2018 31 542 9 164 3 0 29 0 778
2019 25 547 5 165 2 0 25 0 769
2020 24 564 6 150 5 0 30 0 779
2021 19 527 5 153 5 0 24 0 733
2022 10 482 7 156 4 0 26 0 685
2023 12 438 9 161 4 0 25 0 649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bessie Coleman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 526 30.9 17.0 36.1
2007 473 31.9 14.8 43.1
2008 402 31.6 12.7 39.1
2009 450 34.3 13.1 45.1
2010 466 34.4 13.5 49.6
2011 472 32.7 14.4 58.9
2012 427 27.5 15.4 62.8
2013 573 36.0 15.8 66.7
2014 589 34.0 17.2 68.1
2015 588 36.0 16.3 68.5
2016 796 47.0 16.9 69
2017 754 47.9 15.7 71.9
2018 778 50.4 15.4 64.5
2019 769 48.8 15.7 68.8
2020 779 42.6 18.2 75
2021 733 45.8 15.9 69.7
2022 685 42.1 16.2 70.7
2023 649 38.6 16.8 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bessie Coleman Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 526 30.9 17.0 36.1
2007 473 31.9 14.8 43.1
2008 402 31.6 12.7 39.1
2009 450 34.3 13.1 45.1
2010 466 34.4 13.5 49.6
2011 472 32.7 14.4 58.9
2012 427 27.5 15.4 62.8
2013 573 36.0 15.8 66.7
2014 589 34.0 17.2 68.1
2015 588 36.0 16.3 68.5
2016 796 47.0 16.9 69
2017 754 47.9 15.7 71.9
2018 778 50.4 15.4 64.5
2019 769 48.8 15.7 68.8
2020 779 42.6 18.2 75
2021 733 45.8 15.9 69.7
2022 685 42.1 16.2 70.7
2023 649 38.6 16.8 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bessie Coleman Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (11.4%) $8,603 (88.6%) $9,715
2020 $1,028 (12.4%) $7,276 (87.6%) $8,304
2021 $1,278 (13.9%) $7,920 (86.1%) $9,198

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bessie Coleman Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1576th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1902nd of 2330 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bessie Coleman Middle)3027
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))3140
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Middle)3212
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))3920
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bessie Coleman Middle)3633
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))4141
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Middle)1822
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))1614
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bessie Coleman Middle)4745
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))4352
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bessie Coleman Middle)4324
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))4732
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bessie Coleman Middle)3629
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))4434
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bessie Coleman Middle)2216
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))2821
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bessie Coleman Middle)9783
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd))5424
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769649
 15.6%
African American547438
 19.9%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic165161
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2512
 52%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%72.4%
 3.6%


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Students at Bessie Coleman Middle are 67% African American, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Bessie Coleman Middle ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Bessie Coleman Middle usually go on to attend Cedar Hill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Bessie Coleman Middle.


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