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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Decatur Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,403
Students who attend McCarroll Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for McCarroll Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5
Number of students: 821
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
38.6%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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American Indian:
0.7%
Asian:
0.6%
African American:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%
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