Summary:
Perkins Middle is a public middle school located in De Leon, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 153 students. The school is part of the De Leon Independent School District, which is ranked 41 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Perkins Middle consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Perkins Middle's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8 were 74.36%, 69.57%, and 73.81%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics is also impressive, with proficiency rates of 48.72%, 65.22%, and 73.81% for grades 6-8, compared to the state averages of 37.1%, 31.89%, and 40.23%. Perkins Middle's diverse student population, with 55.56% White and 43.14% Hispanic students, is different from the nearby schools, which tend to have higher percentages of White students and lower percentages of Hispanic students. Additionally, Perkins Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.
Perkins Middle outperforms the nearby schools, such as Henderson J.H. and Jefferies J.H., in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong for female students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, with these subgroups ranking higher than the state averages. Perkins Middle's higher spending per student ($10,259 in 2020-2021) and lower student-teacher ratio (10.2 in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools may contribute to its academic success.
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