Summary:
Craig Middle is a public middle school located in Abilene, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 783. The school is part of the Abilene Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Craig Middle faces significant academic challenges, with STAAR test scores generally lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 889 out of 1,987 schools in 2013-2014 to 1,673 out of 2,330 schools in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. Interestingly, nearby schools in the Abilene Independent School District, such as Clack Middle, Madison Middle, and Mann Middle, also face similar academic challenges, suggesting a broader issue within the district. In contrast, schools in other nearby districts, such as Hawley Middle, Clyde J H, and Eula J H, generally perform better academically and have higher statewide rankings.
Despite the school's academic struggles, Craig Middle's per-student spending has increased from $8,268 in 2018-2019 to $9,421 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 12.7 in 2021-2022 to 14.7 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students has declined from 686 out of 1,501 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 954 out of 1,481 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may be struggling to meet the needs of its high-performing students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Abilene Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1474th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,421
Students who attend Craig Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Craig Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5
Number of students: 757
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
48.3%
White:
30.8%
African American:
15.9%
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Two or more races:
3.7%
Asian:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%
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