McCarroll Middle

Summary:

McCarroll Middle is a public middle school located in Decatur, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 821 students. The school is part of the Decatur Independent School District, which is ranked 481 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCarroll Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 509 out of 2,027 Texas middle schools in 2016-2017 to 932 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with reading proficiency rates generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, but mathematics proficiency rates significantly lower, particularly in grades 7 and 8. However, the school's performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam is exceptional, with 90.91% of students achieving proficiency, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students performing relatively well, while Hispanic and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, English language learners, and students with disabilities, generally perform below the state and district averages.

Among the nearby schools analyzed, Alvord Middle and Paradise Middle stand out as higher-performing schools, with stronger academic achievement and higher statewide rankings. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at McCarroll Middle, particularly for Hispanic, White, and economically disadvantaged students, suggest potential equity issues that the school and Decatur Independent School District may need to address. However, the school's exceptional performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam is a notable strength that could be built upon to drive improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1201 W Thompson St
       Decatur, TX  76234-3717


(940) 393-7300

District: Decatur Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,403 Help


Students who attend McCarroll Middle usually attend:

High:    Decatur High School

Feeder schools for McCarroll Middle:

Elementary:    Carson Elementary
    Rann Elementary
    Young Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  821

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
38.6%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details McCarroll Middle ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.61. (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: White (57.6%), Hispanic (38.6%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCarroll Middle is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCarroll Middle is $9,403.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McCarroll Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McCarroll Middle 932nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See McCarroll Middle in the ranking list.)

Decatur Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Independent School District (Isd) 481st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCarroll Middle

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Rank History for all students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.69 793rd 1573 49.6%
2005 61.16 616th 1582 61.1%
2006 68.90 430th 1585 72.9%
2007 58.48 747th 1684 55.6%
2008 49.35 1014th 1718 41.0%
2009 65.77 554th 1763 68.6%
2010 63.88 612th 1803 66.1%
2011 64.80 614th 1895 67.6%
2012 59.44 775th 1951 60.3%
2013 54.88 914th 1973 53.7%
2014 57.16 861st 1987 56.7%
2015 63.58 716th 2043 65.0%
2016 73.08 459th 1987 76.9%
2017 67.18 509th 2027 74.9%
2018 53.38 832nd 2080 60.0%
2019 46.62 1095th 2193 50.1%
2021 44.67 1167th 2252 48.2%
2022 48.21 1061st 2254 52.9%
2023 54.09 957th 2330 58.9%
2024 54.61 932nd 2361 60.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 540th 720 25.0%
2019 33.80 523rd 753 30.5%
2021 23.12 628th 743 15.5%
2022 17.58 745th 813 8.4%
2023 43.76 463rd 817 43.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 1068th 1376 22.4%
2019 30.93 1086th 1445 24.8%
2021 35.52 1053rd 1592 33.9%
2022 37.06 1040th 1643 36.7%
2023 31.21 1262nd 1720 26.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 1029th 1597 35.6%
2019 20.62 1500th 1626 7.7%
2021 45.16 752nd 1712 56.1%
2022 39.14 1003rd 1757 42.9%
2023 48.73 701st 1815 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.54 1190th 2039 41.6%
2019 37.37 1380th 2073 33.4%
2021 39.03 1337th 2172 38.4%
2022 35.57 1511th 2220 31.9%
2023 45.19 1194th 2251 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.81 657th 2008 67.3%
2019 47.21 1038th 2047 49.3%
2021 46.26 1099th 2151 48.9%
2022 51.04 986th 2221 55.6%
2023 51.16 991st 2241 55.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.04 792nd 1430 44.6%
2019 47.95 948th 1446 34.4%
2021 56.13 789th 1501 47.4%
2022 47.99 956th 1488 35.8%
2023 50.22 941st 1481 36.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 1332nd 2008 33.7%
2019 31.49 1542nd 2058 25.1%
2021 38.12 1300th 2118 38.6%
2022 42.62 1173rd 2182 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.40 1003rd 2030 50.6%
2019 45.41 1036th 2069 49.9%
2021 43.41 1162nd 2168 46.4%
2022 43.52 1193rd 2228 46.5%
2023 55.96 866th 2245 61.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.31 114th 606 81.2%
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Rank History for African American students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.01 151st 1251 87.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 1042nd 1895 45.0%
2019 35.07 1310th 1935 32.3%
2021 33.09 1413th 2043 30.8%
2022 34.49 1412th 2077 32.0%
2023 38.99 1323rd 2116 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at McCarroll Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 929th 1673 44.5%
2019 38.41 1104th 1684 34.4%
2021 35.29 1197th 1700 29.6%
2022 40.26 1089th 1723 36.8%
2023 49.83 862nd 1749 50.7%
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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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Enrollment information for McCarroll Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 7 1 54 n/a n/a n/a 0 354
1989 275 8 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 265 12 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 278 6 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 298 14 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1993 203 8 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 198 12 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1995 252 12 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 252 12 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 271 6 2 72 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 310 7 3 56 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 321 9 2 70 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 299 12 1 86 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 315 11 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 314 5 7 106 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 314 5 7 106 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 345 6 6 109 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 330 3 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 296 4 0 117 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 303 6 4 123 5 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 306 7 4 109 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 307 8 2 106 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 330 6 1 117 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 450 7 3 210 4 1 7 0 682
2012 454 7 1 219 5 1 6 0 693
2013 468 8 2 238 2 2 8 0 728
2014 315 8 1 173 2 0 5 0 504
2015 310 11 3 168 2 0 6 0 500
2016 287 10 4 156 4 0 3 0 464
2017 274 8 5 167 2 0 7 0 463
2018 293 5 4 167 4 0 12 0 485
2019 305 2 4 171 3 0 10 0 495
2020 316 4 4 189 2 1 9 0 525
2021 481 11 6 300 6 1 19 0 824
2022 479 5 9 306 5 1 23 0 828
2023 473 1 5 317 6 1 18 0 821

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 McCarroll Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 25.0 14.1 n/a
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 331 27.0 12.2 n/a
1991 333 26.6 12.5 n/a
1992 371 26.5 14.0 23.2
1993 251 21.0 12.0 25.5
1994 254 20.0 12.7 21.7
1995 328 21.8 15.0 26.2
1996 328 21.8 15.0 26.2
1997 351 23.7 14.8 23.6
1998 377 27.0 14.0 22.8
1999 403 25.6 15.7 28.8
2000 398 25.6 15.5 33.7
2001 428 29.6 14.5 34.6
2002 436 30.5 14.3 32.1
2003 436 30.5 14.3 32.1
2004 468 32.1 14.6 30.8
2005 440 32.5 13.5 32.7
2006 420 35.4 11.9 34
2007 441 35.1 12.6 29.7
2008 430 32.7 13.1 30.5
2009 426 33.0 12.9 31.9
2010 455 33.9 13.4 38.2
2011 682 49.0 13.9 41.1
2012 693 46.3 14.9 39.4
2013 728 46.5 15.6 43.8
2014 504 36.9 13.6 45
2015 500 38.0 13.1 46.4
2016 464 36.0 12.8 50
2017 463 34.2 13.5 44.7
2018 485 33.5 14.4 45.6
2019 495 34.7 14.2 49.5
2020 525 32.3 16.2 43.4
2021 824 53.7 15.3 47.8
2022 828 53.7 15.4 37.2
2023 821 56.2 14.5 46.8

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 McCarroll Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 25.0 14.1 n/a
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 331 27.0 12.2 n/a
1991 333 26.6 12.5 n/a
1992 371 26.5 14.0 23.2
1993 251 21.0 12.0 25.5
1994 254 20.0 12.7 21.7
1995 328 21.8 15.0 26.2
1996 328 21.8 15.0 26.2
1997 351 23.7 14.8 23.6
1998 377 27.0 14.0 22.8
1999 403 25.6 15.7 28.8
2000 398 25.6 15.5 33.7
2001 428 29.6 14.5 34.6
2002 436 30.5 14.3 32.1
2003 436 30.5 14.3 32.1
2004 468 32.1 14.6 30.8
2005 440 32.5 13.5 32.7
2006 420 35.4 11.9 34
2007 441 35.1 12.6 29.7
2008 430 32.7 13.1 30.5
2009 426 33.0 12.9 31.9
2010 455 33.9 13.4 38.2
2011 682 49.0 13.9 41.1
2012 693 46.3 14.9 39.4
2013 728 46.5 15.6 43.8
2014 504 36.9 13.6 45
2015 500 38.0 13.1 46.4
2016 464 36.0 12.8 50
2017 463 34.2 13.5 44.7
2018 485 33.5 14.4 45.6
2019 495 34.7 14.2 49.5
2020 525 32.3 16.2 43.4
2021 824 53.7 15.3 47.8
2022 828 53.7 15.4 37.2
2023 821 56.2 14.5 46.8

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 McCarroll Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,236 (12.2%) $8,907 (87.8%) $10,143
2020 $1,244 (12.1%) $9,049 (87.9%) $10,293
2021 $399 (4.2%) $9,004 (95.8%) $9,403

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCarroll Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1095th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 957th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (McCarroll Middle)4761
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4761
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (McCarroll Middle)2834
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))2834
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (McCarroll Middle)4753
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4753
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (McCarroll Middle)5949
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))5949
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (McCarroll Middle)4650
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))4650
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (McCarroll Middle)1719
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))1719
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (McCarroll Middle)9090
   End of Course Algebra I (Decatur Independent School District (Isd))5838
 20%
   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 Students495821
 65.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic171317
 85.4%
Pacific Islander01
White305473
 55.1%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%46.8%
 2.7%


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Students at McCarroll Middle are 58% White, 39% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend McCarroll Middle usually go on to attend Decatur High School

McCarroll Middle ranks 932nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 821 students attended McCarroll Middle.


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