Adams Middle

Summary:

Adams Middle is a public middle school located in Alice, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,029 students. The school is part of the Alice Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 583 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Middle faces significant challenges, with a consistently low academic performance ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and struggles on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics and science. Adams Middle also has a high percentage of Hispanic students (93.68%) and a very high percentage of students (over 84%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.3% to 1.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Banquete J.H. and Orange Grove J.H., generally outperform Adams Middle on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Adams Middle may be unique to the school or the Alice ISD. Despite the school's high spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratio, these factors do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, indicating that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 E Third St
       Alice, TX  78332-4201


(361) 660-2055

District: Alice Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1742nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,173 Help


Students who attend Adams Middle usually attend:

High:    Alice High School

Feeder schools for Adams Middle:

Elementary:    Dubose Elementary
    Noonan Elementary
    Saenz Elementary
    Schallert Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  966

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
8.8%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adams Middle ranks worse than 73.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.85. (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 (90.3%), White (8.8%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Middle is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Middle is $10,173.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Middle 1742nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Adams Middle in the ranking list.)

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Alice Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alice Independent School District (Isd) 583rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adams Middle

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Rank History for all students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.18 1246th 1573 20.8%
2005 31.71 1218th 1582 23.0%
2006 24.96 1320th 1585 16.7%
2007 29.23 1367th 1684 18.8%
2008 38.14 1288th 1718 25.0%
2009 29.44 1479th 1763 16.1%
2010 32.66 1467th 1803 18.6%
2011 36.19 1501st 1895 20.8%
2012 23.69 1648th 1951 15.5%
2013 19.51 1734th 1973 12.1%
2014 15.22 1819th 1987 8.5%
2015 17.46 1820th 2043 10.9%
2016 12.67 1849th 1987 6.9%
2017 22.70 1691st 2027 16.6%
2018 17.26 1882nd 2080 9.5%
2019 12.13 2067th 2193 5.7%
2021 15.49 2018th 2252 10.4%
2022 18.39 1967th 2254 12.7%
2023 22.69 1897th 2330 18.6%
2024 29.85 1742nd 2361 26.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.46 1341st 1376 2.5%
2019 10.88 1438th 1445 0.5%
2021 22.33 1488th 1592 6.5%
2022 26.63 1372nd 1643 16.5%
2023 10.87 1701st 1720 1.1%
2024 53.30 663rd 1760 62.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.43 820th 1597 48.7%
2019 26.03 1399th 1626 14.0%
2021 37.55 1018th 1712 40.5%
2022 33.88 1208th 1757 31.2%
2023 32.31 1319th 1815 27.3%
2024 51.35 771st 1881 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.33 1851st 2039 9.2%
2019 14.38 1984th 2073 4.3%
2021 18.13 1985th 2172 8.6%
2022 21.92 1925th 2220 13.3%
2023 26.35 1828th 2251 18.8%
2024 30.82 1672nd 2224 24.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.60 1872nd 2008 6.8%
2019 10.70 1974th 2047 3.6%
2021 18.20 1881st 2151 12.6%
2022 22.34 1870th 2221 15.8%
2023 23.20 1847th 2241 17.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 931st 1430 34.9%
2019 46.54 974th 1446 32.6%
2021 42.46 1019th 1501 32.1%
2022 35.82 1140th 1488 23.4%
2023 55.49 836th 1481 43.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.03 1872nd 2008 6.8%
2019 14.66 2002nd 2058 2.7%
2021 16.90 2053rd 2118 3.1%
2022 14.06 2108th 2182 3.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.23 1827th 2030 10.0%
2019 13.78 1943rd 2069 6.1%
2021 14.07 2023rd 2168 6.7%
2022 16.60 1996th 2228 10.4%
2023 22.38 1856th 2245 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.32 649th 1193 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.22 1718th 1895 9.3%
2019 14.89 1827th 1935 5.6%
2021 18.40 1852nd 2043 9.3%
2022 22.55 1776th 2077 14.5%
2023 26.96 1676th 2116 20.8%
2024 35.28 1423rd 2108 32.5%
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Rank History for White students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.60 1532nd 1673 8.4%
2019 14.06 1586th 1684 5.8%
2021 16.67 1557th 1700 8.4%
2022 10.79 1651st 1723 4.2%
2023 21.69 1505th 1749 14.0%
2024 21.78 1493rd 1724 13.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Adams Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 151 8 1 801 n/a n/a n/a 0 961
1989 152 7 1 763 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1990 151 7 1 718 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1991 176 11 2 718 0 n/a n/a -421 486
1992 184 5 2 761 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1993 182 7 1 750 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1994 175 6 1 744 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1995 185 16 3 774 1 n/a n/a 0 979
1996 185 16 3 774 1 n/a n/a 0 979
1997 171 12 7 816 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
1998 145 7 5 817 0 n/a n/a 0 974
1999 125 8 3 819 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2000 93 4 7 759 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 103 4 3 760 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2002 87 5 7 821 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2003 87 5 7 821 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2004 86 4 5 753 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 70 5 6 782 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 57 3 4 762 1 n/a n/a 0 827
2007 64 3 3 652 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2008 63 6 2 696 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2009 61 4 3 776 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2010 56 4 0 769 1 n/a n/a 0 830
2011 57 2 2 752 2 0 1 0 816
2012 56 2 5 778 0 0 0 0 841
2013 31 3 5 764 2 0 0 0 805
2014 27 2 5 742 1 0 1 0 778
2015 41 2 5 696 1 0 1 0 746
2016 38 6 7 661 1 0 0 0 713
2017 43 6 4 673 0 0 2 0 728
2018 39 4 0 686 0 0 2 0 731
2019 29 8 3 720 0 0 1 0 761
2020 25 8 4 761 0 0 2 0 800
2021 30 2 2 709 0 0 3 0 746
2022 53 5 2 951 0 0 3 0 1014
2023 54 5 2 964 0 0 4 0 1029
2024 85 5 2 872 0 0 2 0 966

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 Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 55.0 17.4 n/a
1989 923 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 44.0 19.9 n/a
1991 486 44.3 10.9 n/a
1992 952 59.5 16.0 40.7
1993 940 62.0 15.2 52.2
1994 926 63.3 14.6 47
1995 979 66.6 14.7 47.2
1996 979 66.6 14.7 47.2
1997 1006 67.2 15.0 46.2
1998 974 63.0 15.5 50.2
1999 955 64.8 14.7 55
2000 863 62.0 13.9 61
2001 870 64.8 13.4 63.2
2002 920 66.2 13.9 65
2003 920 66.2 13.9 65
2004 848 61.3 13.8 64.2
2005 864 60.4 14.3 64.5
2006 827 61.4 13.5 67.8
2007 722 58.9 12.3 63.9
2008 767 56.1 13.7 57.4
2009 844 59.6 14.1 64.2
2010 830 59.3 13.9 75.7
2011 816 63.0 12.9 72.1
2012 841 59.5 14.1 68.4
2013 805 50.4 15.9 77.3
2014 778 50.5 15.3 78.5
2015 746 50.0 14.9 78.8
2016 713 45.0 15.8 68.7
2017 728 48.9 14.8 76.8
2018 731 45.8 15.9 83.4
2019 761 49.0 15.5 85.4
2020 800 45.4 17.6 76.6
2021 746 45.5 16.3 83.2
2022 1014 72.8 13.9 84.4
2023 1029 74.7 13.7 84.3
2024 966 75.3 12.8 83.7

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 Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 961 55.0 17.4 n/a
1989 923 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 44.0 19.9 n/a
1991 486 44.3 10.9 n/a
1992 952 59.5 16.0 40.7
1993 940 62.0 15.2 52.2
1994 926 63.3 14.6 47
1995 979 66.6 14.7 47.2
1996 979 66.6 14.7 47.2
1997 1006 67.2 15.0 46.2
1998 974 63.0 15.5 50.2
1999 955 64.8 14.7 55
2000 863 62.0 13.9 61
2001 870 64.8 13.4 63.2
2002 920 66.2 13.9 65
2003 920 66.2 13.9 65
2004 848 61.3 13.8 64.2
2005 864 60.4 14.3 64.5
2006 827 61.4 13.5 67.8
2007 722 58.9 12.3 63.9
2008 767 56.1 13.7 57.4
2009 844 59.6 14.1 64.2
2010 830 59.3 13.9 75.7
2011 816 63.0 12.9 72.1
2012 841 59.5 14.1 68.4
2013 805 50.4 15.9 77.3
2014 778 50.5 15.3 78.5
2015 746 50.0 14.9 78.8
2016 713 45.0 15.8 68.7
2017 728 48.9 14.8 76.8
2018 731 45.8 15.9 83.4
2019 761 49.0 15.5 85.4
2020 800 45.4 17.6 76.6
2021 746 45.5 16.3 83.2
2022 1014 72.8 13.9 84.4
2023 1029 74.7 13.7 84.3
2024 966 75.3 12.8 83.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,455 (16.2%) $7,511 (83.8%) $8,966
2020 $1,509 (17.4%) $7,148 (82.6%) $8,657
2021 $1,501 (14.8%) $8,673 (85.3%) $10,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2067th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1897th of 2330 Middle schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Adams Middle)2642
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Alice Independent School District (Isd))2642
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Adams Middle)1425
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alice Independent School District (Isd))1425
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Adams Middle)3136
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Alice Independent School District (Isd))3136
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Adams Middle)2521
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alice Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Adams Middle)1524
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Alice Independent School District (Isd))1524
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Adams Middle)812
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Alice Independent School District (Isd))812
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Adams Middle)8288
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alice Independent School District (Isd))4729
 18%
   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 Students7611029
 35.2%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic720964
 33.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2954
 86.2%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%84.3%
 1.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 966 students attended Adams Middle.

Students who attend Adams Middle usually go on to attend Alice High School

Adams Middle ranks 1742nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Adams Middle are 90% Hispanic, 9% White.


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