Shotwell Middle

Summary:

Shotwell Middle is a public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,078 students. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shotwell Middle has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (around 75%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Stovall Middle and Garcia Middle. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its STAAR test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Shotwell Middle's performance is consistently lower than other middle schools in the Aldine ISD, as well as schools in the neighboring Spring ISD and Klein ISD. The school also has a higher dropout rate (0.9-1.3%) compared to the state average and a very high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, Shotwell Middle's performance has remained stagnant or declined over the past several years, with no clear signs of improvement in its state rankings or test scores.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6515 Trl Vly Way
       Houston, TX  77086-2024


(281) 878-0960

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1939th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,064 Help


Students who attend Shotwell Middle usually attend:

High:    Davis H S Aldine

Feeder schools for Shotwell Middle:

Elementary:    Carmichael Elementary
    Carter Academy
    Kujawa Ec/Pk/K
    Kujawa Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  929

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.5%
African American:
21.0%
Asian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shotwell Middle ranks worse than 82.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.14. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.5%), African American (21%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shotwell Middle is 12.2, which is the 5th best among 13 middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shotwell Middle is $10,064. 8 middle schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shotwell Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Shotwell Middle 1939th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Shotwell Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shotwell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.44 1172nd 1573 25.5%
2005 28.25 1274th 1582 19.5%
2006 27.14 1289th 1585 18.7%
2007 42.99 1114th 1684 33.8%
2008 57.67 780th 1718 54.6%
2009 57.79 821st 1763 53.4%
2010 54.00 947th 1803 47.5%
2011 51.82 1074th 1895 43.3%
2012 48.96 1068th 1951 45.3%
2013 56.11 884th 1973 55.2%
2014 45.46 1172nd 1987 41.0%
2015 40.59 1331st 2043 34.9%
2016 28.39 1588th 1987 20.1%
2017 30.49 1469th 2027 27.5%
2018 26.17 1648th 2080 20.8%
2019 36.22 1411th 2193 35.7%
2021 16.85 1977th 2252 12.2%
2022 18.42 1965th 2254 12.8%
2023 21.57 1932nd 2330 17.1%
2024 23.14 1939th 2361 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.39 1217th 1376 11.6%
2019 24.30 1281st 1445 11.3%
2021 24.29 1429th 1592 10.2%
2022 21.07 1512th 1643 8.0%
2023 25.16 1428th 1720 17.0%
2024 32.69 1241st 1760 29.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 1525th 1597 4.5%
2019 26.94 1367th 1626 15.9%
2021 29.85 1324th 1712 22.7%
2022 24.39 1571st 1757 10.6%
2023 26.10 1565th 1815 13.8%
2024 39.79 1148th 1881 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 1416th 2039 30.6%
2019 47.57 1027th 2073 50.5%
2021 21.48 1902nd 2172 12.4%
2022 26.34 1834th 2220 17.4%
2023 29.81 1717th 2251 23.7%
2024 28.80 1749th 2224 21.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.70 1572nd 2008 21.7%
2019 37.17 1324th 2047 35.3%
2021 15.20 1962nd 2151 8.8%
2022 18.51 1968th 2221 11.4%
2023 20.01 1927th 2241 14.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 997th 1430 30.3%
2019 53.00 853rd 1446 41.0%
2021 25.35 1229th 1501 18.1%
2022 30.38 1219th 1488 18.1%
2023 39.75 1101st 1481 25.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.90 1730th 2008 13.8%
2019 34.85 1401st 2058 31.9%
2021 21.86 1928th 2118 9.0%
2022 24.49 1879th 2182 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.91 1652nd 2030 18.6%
2019 34.31 1397th 2069 32.5%
2021 19.92 1849th 2168 14.7%
2022 19.38 1938th 2228 13.0%
2023 23.53 1815th 2245 19.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 342nd 587 41.7%
2019 51.39 329th 594 44.6%
2021 40.23 390th 589 33.8%
2022 41.65 413th 606 31.8%
2023 65.12 217th 616 64.8%
2024 52.45 332nd 612 45.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.69 889th 1167 23.8%
2019 33.86 805th 1193 32.5%
2021 23.87 1046th 1213 13.8%
2022 22.70 1085th 1251 13.3%
2023 26.04 1002nd 1273 21.3%
2024 20.47 1146th 1271 9.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.79 1387th 1895 26.8%
2019 45.20 1003rd 1935 48.2%
2021 19.41 1826th 2043 10.6%
2022 23.53 1752nd 2077 15.6%
2023 26.38 1691st 2116 20.1%
2024 29.01 1618th 2108 23.2%
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Rank History for White students at Shotwell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.78 1654th 1673 1.1%
2019 41.63 1017th 1684 39.6%
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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 parent
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Open Quote I BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS SCHOOL SINCE MY KIDS STARTED IN 2010. ALMOST THE WHOLE STAFF IS UNPROFESSIONAL. THEY PURNISH KIDS FOR EVERY LITTLE THING. THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T WANT THE KIDS TO HAVE A GOOD EDUCATION. THE TEACHERS IS RUDED AND CURSE AT THE KIDS. IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS HELP WITH SCHOOL WORK AND ASK THE TEACHERS FOR HELP, THE TEACHERS GET AN ATTITUDE. I NEVER EXPERIENCE THIS BEFORE AND REGRET EVER SENDING MY KIDS THERE. I WAS TOLD THAT I CAN'T TAKE MY KIDS OUT BECAUSE I LIVE IN THE SCHOOL ZONE AND THIS IS THEIR NEW LAW. NOW THEY DO HAVE VERY LITTLE TEACHERS THERE WHO CARE ABOUT THE KIDS EDUCATIONS BUT THEY ALL SCARE TO SAY SOMETHING BECAUSE THEY MIGHT LOSE THEIR JOB. NOW I'M FORCE TO GIVE UP MY HOUSE AND MOVE SOMEWHERE MY KIDS CAN HAVE A GREAT EDUCATION. I HOPE THAT THEY GET A NEW PRINCIPLE AND GET RID OF THE TEACHERS WHO DON'T CARE ABOUT THE KIDS EDUCATION AND JUST THERE FOR A CHECK. PURNISHING KIDS FOR EVERYTHING THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT INSTEAD OF FINDING A SOLULATIONS TO HELP THEM IS NOT RIGHT. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shotwell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 469 133 187 n/a n/a n/a 0 1180
1989 379 498 142 223 1 n/a n/a 0 1243
1990 384 576 140 249 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
1991 364 631 144 291 1 n/a n/a 0 1431
1992 373 622 170 307 2 n/a n/a 0 1474
1993 234 445 130 243 1 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 221 504 128 246 3 n/a n/a 0 1102
1995 153 387 114 270 1 n/a n/a 0 925
1996 153 387 114 270 1 n/a n/a 0 925
1997 145 419 96 254 1 n/a n/a 0 915
1998 128 429 96 298 1 n/a n/a 0 952
1999 117 391 101 325 2 n/a n/a 0 936
2000 90 366 79 356 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2001 77 415 79 413 2 n/a n/a 0 986
2002 45 421 70 492 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2003 45 421 70 492 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2004 40 411 65 515 1 n/a n/a 0 1032
2005 31 385 53 540 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
2006 34 347 49 558 1 n/a n/a 0 989
2007 26 349 52 612 2 n/a n/a 0 1041
2008 26 344 46 655 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
2009 22 342 48 706 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
2010 20 366 51 702 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
2011 9 275 50 676 0 0 12 0 1022
2012 17 262 52 673 1 0 5 0 1010
2013 14 277 38 712 0 0 6 0 1047
2014 16 294 46 719 0 1 8 0 1084
2015 24 286 43 698 0 0 9 0 1060
2016 17 270 42 753 0 0 8 0 1090
2017 14 269 44 786 2 0 3 0 1118
2018 20 259 44 734 3 0 4 0 1064
2019 40 273 42 829 3 1 5 0 1193
2020 25 263 41 845 2 1 6 0 1183
2021 15 262 33 833 2 1 9 0 1155
2022 12 239 34 794 2 1 12 0 1094
2023 15 212 28 808 2 0 13 0 1078
2024 15 195 25 683 2 0 9 0 929

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Shotwell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1180 59.0 20.0 n/a
1989 1243 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1351 73.0 18.5 n/a
1991 1431 73.2 19.5 n/a
1992 1474 81.1 18.1 25.8
1993 1053 66.0 16.0 35.8
1994 1102 65.4 16.9 39.2
1995 925 69.1 13.4 45
1996 925 69.1 13.4 45
1997 915 68.5 13.4 44.8
1998 952 70.4 13.5 46.8
1999 936 67.9 13.8 59.3
2000 893 68.2 13.1 57.8
2001 986 69.2 14.2 63.6
2002 1029 72.5 14.2 65.8
2003 1029 72.5 14.2 65.8
2004 1032 65.6 15.7 69.1
2005 1009 69.0 14.6 72
2006 989 71.8 13.8 71.2
2007 1041 77.2 13.5 79.3
2008 1071 77.7 13.8 78.2
2009 1118 81.1 13.8 83.5
2010 1139 82.4 13.8 84.5
2011 1022 70.0 14.5 83.7
2012 1010 62.9 16.0 82.8
2013 1047 66.2 15.8 82.1
2014 1084 74.1 14.6 80.5
2015 1060 74.0 14.3 82.9
2016 1090 75.0 14.5 87.9
2017 1118 73.7 15.1 85.9
2018 1064 69.6 15.2 88.9
2019 1193 80.7 14.7 85.8
2020 1183 73.8 16.0 86.2
2021 1155 77.9 14.8 90.9
2022 1094 78.4 13.9 90.2
2023 1078 69.4 15.5 91.8
2024 929 76.0 12.2 91.1

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 Shotwell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1180 59.0 20.0 n/a
1989 1243 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1351 73.0 18.5 n/a
1991 1431 73.2 19.5 n/a
1992 1474 81.1 18.1 25.8
1993 1053 66.0 16.0 35.8
1994 1102 65.4 16.9 39.2
1995 925 69.1 13.4 45
1996 925 69.1 13.4 45
1997 915 68.5 13.4 44.8
1998 952 70.4 13.5 46.8
1999 936 67.9 13.8 59.3
2000 893 68.2 13.1 57.8
2001 986 69.2 14.2 63.6
2002 1029 72.5 14.2 65.8
2003 1029 72.5 14.2 65.8
2004 1032 65.6 15.7 69.1
2005 1009 69.0 14.6 72
2006 989 71.8 13.8 71.2
2007 1041 77.2 13.5 79.3
2008 1071 77.7 13.8 78.2
2009 1118 81.1 13.8 83.5
2010 1139 82.4 13.8 84.5
2011 1022 70.0 14.5 83.7
2012 1010 62.9 16.0 82.8
2013 1047 66.2 15.8 82.1
2014 1084 74.1 14.6 80.5
2015 1060 74.0 14.3 82.9
2016 1090 75.0 14.5 87.9
2017 1118 73.7 15.1 85.9
2018 1064 69.6 15.2 88.9
2019 1193 80.7 14.7 85.8
2020 1183 73.8 16.0 86.2
2021 1155 77.9 14.8 90.9
2022 1094 78.4 13.9 90.2
2023 1078 69.4 15.5 91.8
2024 929 76.0 12.2 91.1

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 Shotwell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,095 (12.4%) $7,708 (87.6%) $8,803
2020 $1,052 (11.1%) $8,399 (88.9%) $9,450
2021 $2,419 (24.0%) $7,645 (76.0%) $10,064

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shotwell Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1411th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1932nd of 2330 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Shotwell Middle)2434
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2028
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shotwell Middle)3718
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2816
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Shotwell Middle)4435
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shotwell Middle)2916
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3112
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Shotwell Middle)4644
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4031
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shotwell Middle)4626
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4721
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Shotwell Middle)3322
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shotwell Middle)2615
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))1910
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Shotwell Middle)9892
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4829
 19%
   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 Students11931078
 9.6%
African American273212
 22.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4228
 33.3%
Hispanic829808
 2.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4015
 62.5%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%91.8%
 6.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 929 students attended Shotwell Middle.

Students who attend Shotwell Middle usually go on to attend Davis H S Aldine

Students at Shotwell Middle are 74% Hispanic, 21% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White.

Shotwell Middle ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Texas middle schools.


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