Serving 1,154 students in grades 7-8, Maurine Cain Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurine Cain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maurine Cain Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has grown by 15% 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
1,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Relationships. Innovation. Excellence.
School Mascot
Mustang
School Rankings
Maurine Cain Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurine Cain Middle School is 0.63, 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
#892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
54%
25%
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
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maurine Cain Middle School's ranking?
Maurine Cain Middle School is ranked #892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Maurine Cain Middle School?
1,154 students attend Maurine Cain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Maurine Cain Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maurine Cain Middle School?
Maurine Cain Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 Independent School District.
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