Below Average
#6874 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bettye Myers Middle
Middle School · Denton ISD · Shady Shores, TX
A Denton ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 GARZA RD, Shady Shores, TX 76208
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bettye Myers Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bettye Myers Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low58/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,833
Median home value
$358,000
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownover MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Lake Dallas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Jerry R Walker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 930 | Compare → |
| Rodriguez MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Denton ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #33 of 43
- District spending per student
- $11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bettye Myers Middle is listed in DENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bettye Myers Middle
Bettye Myers Middle is a public middle school in Shady Shores, TX, part of Denton ISD, serving approximately 834 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,874 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bettye Myers Middle
What grades does Bettye Myers Middle serve?
Bettye Myers Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bettye Myers Middle?
Bettye Myers Middle has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettye Myers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettye Myers Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bettye Myers Middle rank in TX?
Bettye Myers Middle ranks #6,874 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bettye Myers Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bettye Myers Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bettye Myers Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettye Myers Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Bettye Myers Middle a charter school?
No, Bettye Myers Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bettye Myers Middle a Title I school?
No, Bettye Myers Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettye Myers Middle?
62.9% of students at Bettye Myers Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (940) 369-1500
- Area population (ZIP 76208)
- 27,186
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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