Is Bovina Middle a good school?

Bovina Middle ranks 1695 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Bovina Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Bovina Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bovina Middle?

Students at Bovina Middle are 91% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Bovina Middle attend?

Students who attend Bovina Middle usually go on to attend Bovina High School

Bovina Middle

Summary:

Bovina Middle is a public middle school in Bovina, Texas, serving 100 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bovina Independent School District, which is ranked 833 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bovina Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Bovina Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state average on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 38.89% to 40%, while the state average was around 52-54%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 16.67% to 42.86%, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 40.23%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, who all ranked in the bottom 30% of their respective subgroups statewide.

In comparison, the nearby Friona J.H. and Farwell J.H. schools, while still facing challenges, perform significantly better than Bovina Middle on various metrics, including academic achievement, dropout rates, and funding. For example, Farwell J.H. ranked in the top 15% of Texas middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, while Bovina Middle ranked in the bottom 25%. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (86% free/reduced lunch recipients) and the large proportion of English Language Learners at Bovina Middle may contribute to the school's academic struggles and lower performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009-0070

(806) 251-1377

District: Bovina Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1695^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,836

Students who attend Bovina Middle usually attend:

High:

Bovina High School

Feeder schools for Bovina Middle:

Elementary:

Bovina Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.3%

White:

7.6%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bovina Middle ranks worse than 71.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.21. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.3%), White (7.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bovina Middle is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Bovina Middle employs 6.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bovina Middle is $9,836.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bovina Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bovina Middle 1695^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bovina Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Bovina Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bovina Independent School District (Isd) 833^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bovina Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	42.32	1073^rd	1573	31.8%
2005	38.53	1115^th	1582	29.5%
2006	21.97	1366^th	1585	13.8%
2007	30.08	1355^th	1684	19.5%
2008	50.07	1000^th	1718	41.8%
2009	52.53	962^nd	1763	45.4%
2010	43.20	1266^th	1803	29.8%
2011	36.72	1489^th	1895	21.4%
2012	33.31	1430^th	1951	26.7%
2013	44.32	1208^th	1973	38.8%
2014	57.84	843^rd	1987	57.6%
2015	38.22	1383^rd	2043	32.3%
2016	8.97	1893^rd	1987	4.7%
2017	18.46	1799^th	2027	11.2%
2018	33.60	1423^rd	2080	31.6%
2019	32.37	1525^th	2193	30.5%
2021	18.23	1937^th	2252	14.0%
2022	29.90	1630^th	2254	27.7%
2023	29.58	1729^th	2330	25.8%
2024	31.21	1695^th	2361	28.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.65	1278^th	1376	7.1%
2019	25.12	1256^th	1445	13.1%
2021	24.20	1433^rd	1592	10.0%
2022	27.63	1342^nd	1643	18.3%
2023	34.47	1159^th	1720	32.6%
2024	35.06	1168^th	1760	33.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	47.55	672^nd	1712	60.7%
2023	40.04	1008^th	1815	44.5%
2024	20.82	1707^th	1881	9.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.41	1236^th	2039	39.4%
2019	45.02	1111^th	2073	46.4%
2021	27.97	1710^th	2172	21.3%
2023	39.29	1403^rd	2251	37.7%
2024	48.01	1035^th	2224	53.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.92	1405^th	2008	30.0%
2019	36.75	1333^rd	2047	34.9%
2021	17.82	1893^rd	2151	12.0%
2022	24.35	1797^th	2221	19.1%
2023	23.45	1842^nd	2241	17.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.09	1089^th	1446	24.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.22	1363^rd	2008	32.1%
2019	23.80	1833^rd	2058	10.9%
2021	29.11	1677^th	2118	20.8%
2022	29.09	1724^th	2182	21.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.71	1322^nd	2030	34.9%
2019	29.76	1537^th	2069	25.7%
2021	21.79	1795^th	2168	17.2%
2022	39.11	1344^th	2228	39.7%
2023	34.94	1493^rd	2245	33.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bovina Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.65	1149^th	1895	39.4%
2019	36.58	1272^nd	1935	34.3%
2021	22.28	1749^th	2043	14.4%
2022	33.24	1465^th	2077	29.5%
2023	35.35	1434^th	2116	32.2%
2024	32.42	1509^th	2108	28.4%

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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.

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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bovina Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	33	1	100	n/a	n/a	134
1995	28	1	103	n/a	n/a	132
1996	28	1	103	n/a	n/a	132
1997	24	1	105	n/a	n/a	130
1998	19	2	109	n/a	n/a	130
1999	12	2	109	n/a	n/a	123
2000	16	2	107	n/a	n/a	125
2001	15	0	93	n/a	n/a	108
2002	9	1	106	n/a	n/a	116
2003	9	1	106	n/a	n/a	116
2004	10	1	114	n/a	n/a	125
2005	10	0	118	n/a	n/a	128
2006	14	1	110	n/a	n/a	125
2007	13	1	104	n/a	n/a	118
2008	9	1	93	n/a	n/a	103
2009	6	0	82	n/a	n/a	88
2010	5	0	85	n/a	n/a	90
2011	9	0	76	0	0	85
2012	6	0	84	0	0	90
2013	6	0	97	0	0	103
2014	3	0	104	0	0	107
2015	4	0	103	0	1	108
2016	3	1	107	0	2	113
2017	3	0	96	0	2	101
2018	6	0	99	0	1	106
2019	5	0	104	0	1	110
2020	8	0	98	0	0	106
2021	4	0	106	0	0	110
2022	5	0	105	0	0	110
2023	3	0	96	0	1	100
2024	7	0	84	0	1	92

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 Bovina Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	134	9.2	14.6	67.2
1995	132	10.6	12.5	65.2
1996	132	10.6	12.5	65.2
1997	130	9.2	14.1	70.8
1998	130	7.0	18.6	63.1
1999	123	10.8	11.4	86.2
2000	125	13.0	9.6	84.8
2001	108	10.8	10.0	88
2002	116	11.5	10.1	70.7
2003	116	11.5	10.1	70.7
2004	125	11.8	10.6	78.4
2005	128	8.5	15.1	90.6
2006	125	8.0	15.6	84.8
2007	118	8.1	14.6	79.7
2008	103	7.8	13.2	86.4
2009	88	7.0	12.4	80.7
2010	90	7.6	11.7	83.3
2011	85	8.4	10.0	82.4
2012	90	8.8	10.1	90
2013	103	7.7	13.3	83.5
2014	107	7.9	13.4	83.2
2015	108	8.0	13.5	83.3
2016	113	8.0	14.1	89.4
2017	101	7.7	13.0	85.1
2018	106	7.0	15.0	82.1
2019	110	8.2	13.2	84.5
2020	106	7.3	14.4	86.8
2021	110	6.9	15.8	85.5
2022	110	6.9	15.7	84.5
2023	100	6.8	14.5	86
2024	92	6.1	14.9	85.9

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 Bovina Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	134	9.2	14.6	67.2
1995	132	10.6	12.5	65.2
1996	132	10.6	12.5	65.2
1997	130	9.2	14.1	70.8
1998	130	7.0	18.6	63.1
1999	123	10.8	11.4	86.2
2000	125	13.0	9.6	84.8
2001	108	10.8	10.0	88
2002	116	11.5	10.1	70.7
2003	116	11.5	10.1	70.7
2004	125	11.8	10.6	78.4
2005	128	8.5	15.1	90.6
2006	125	8.0	15.6	84.8
2007	118	8.1	14.6	79.7
2008	103	7.8	13.2	86.4
2009	88	7.0	12.4	80.7
2010	90	7.6	11.7	83.3
2011	85	8.4	10.0	82.4
2012	90	8.8	10.1	90
2013	103	7.7	13.3	83.5
2014	107	7.9	13.4	83.2
2015	108	8.0	13.5	83.3
2016	113	8.0	14.1	89.4
2017	101	7.7	13.0	85.1
2018	106	7.0	15.0	82.1
2019	110	8.2	13.2	84.5
2020	106	7.3	14.4	86.8
2021	110	6.9	15.8	85.5
2022	110	6.9	15.7	84.5
2023	100	6.8	14.5	86
2024	92	6.1	14.9	85.9

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 Bovina Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$985 (10.7%)	$8,191 (89.3%)	$9,177
2020	$1,092 (12.0%)	$8,034 (88.0%)	$9,126
2021	$1,563 (15.9%)	$8,273 (84.1%)	$9,836

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bovina Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1525^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1729^th of 2330 Middle schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bovina Middle)	24	35	11%
6th Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	24	35	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Middle)	19	38	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	19	38	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Bovina Middle)	39	30	9%
7th Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	39	30	9%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Middle)	39	26	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	39	26	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Bovina Middle)	64	45	19%
8th Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	64	45	19%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Middle)	61	18	43%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	61	18	43%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Bovina Middle)	10	26	16%
8th Grade Science (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	10	26	16%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bovina Middle)	7	28	21%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	7	28	21%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	100	9.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	104	96	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	3	40%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.5%	86%	1.5%

Schools Near Bovina Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bovina Middle	Public	6-8	500 Halsell St	Bovina	79009	Parmer County	Bovina Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 251-1377	92	6	14.9	85.9%	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	31.2	1695^th of 2361 public middle schools	28.2%		29.6	1729^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.8%	34		38.9	39.3	40.0	16.7	42.9	40.0	16.7	16.7	$9,836	$1,563	$8,273
Farwell J H	Public	6-8	701 Ave G	Farwell	79325	Parmer County	Farwell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 481-9260	146	17	8.8	66.4%	61 (41.8%)	1 (0.7%)	82 (56.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	84.2	252^nd of 2361 public middle schools	89.3%		77.7	371^st of 2330 public middle schools	84.1%	119	100.0	69.4	75.0	71.4	61.2	61.4	64.6	64.3	35.7	$9,752	$686	$9,066
Friona J H	Public	6-8	1001 Euclid	Friona	79035	Parmer County	Friona Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 250-2788	209	23	8.9	69.4%	20 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	189 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.3	1561^st of 2361 public middle schools	33.9%		37.3	1484^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.3%	77	16.7	57.3	45.2	42.2	26.7	24.7	7.7	32.8	18.8	$11,612	$952	$10,659

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