Summary:
Crandall Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Crandall Independent School District (ISD) in Crandall, Texas, with a student population of 983. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with a predominantly White (32.86%), Hispanic (39.37%), and African American (23.4%) student body, but it has consistently been rated 1-2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas middle schools.
Crandall Middle's academic performance is a significant concern, with consistently lower STAAR test scores than the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 9.06% of 7th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.89%. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, but Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools. While Crandall Middle maintains a 0% dropout rate, it spends approximately $9,446 per student, which does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as New Middle and Brown Middle, Crandall Middle generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. The school's racial achievement gaps are also significant, with African American students ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas middle schools, while the White students rank in the bottom 40%. These disparities may be influenced by the school's high percentage of students (59.72%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status, which research has shown to be strongly correlated with educational outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Crandall Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1643rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,446
Students who attend Crandall Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Crandall Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3
Number of students: 1,036
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
39.2%
White:
28.3%
African American:
27.4%
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Two or more races:
4.1%
Asian:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%
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