Is Elkhart Middle a good school?

Elkhart Middle ranks 1096 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkhart Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Elkhart Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhart Middle?

Students at Elkhart Middle are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Elkhart Middle attend?

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

Elkhart Middle

Summary:

Elkhart Middle is a public middle school serving 270 students in grades 6-8 in the Elkhart Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. The school has consistently outperformed the state average on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and Algebra I, and has a strong gifted and talented program.

Elkhart Middle's academic performance is a standout, with 60.95% of 6th graders and 64.77% of 7th graders achieving proficiency in reading, compared to state averages of 54.45% and 52.08%, respectively. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 66.67% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (38.55%) and state (44.73%) averages. However, the school faces challenges in addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities, as its African American students perform significantly lower than the state average, while its Hispanic students outperform the state.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Grapeland J.H., Elkhart Middle generally outperforms in academic achievement, dropout rates, and student-teacher ratios. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $9,512 to $10,353 over the past three years, which is higher than the state average. Overall, Elkhart Middle is a strong-performing school, but continued focus on addressing equity and opportunity gaps will be crucial for its continued success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839-9701

(903) 764-2459

District: Elkhart Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,046

Students who attend Elkhart Middle usually attend:

High:

Elkhart High School

Feeder schools for Elkhart Middle:

Elementary:	Elkhart Elementary
	Elkhart Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

African American:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhart Middle ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49. (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: White (79.6%), Hispanic (12.1%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Elkhart Middle employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhart Middle is $10,046.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhart Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Middle 1096^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Elkhart Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Elkhart Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Independent School District (Isd) 303^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkhart Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	68.57	419^th	1573	73.4%
2005	58.84	677^th	1582	57.2%
2006	65.68	520^th	1585	67.2%
2007	66.37	539^th	1684	68.0%
2008	56.57	804^th	1718	53.2%
2009	58.91	786^th	1763	55.4%
2010	60.89	709^th	1803	60.7%
2011	69.38	442^nd	1895	76.7%
2012	55.83	875^th	1951	55.2%
2013	55.41	903^rd	1973	54.2%
2014	65.49	644^th	1987	67.6%
2015	57.66	877^th	2043	57.1%
2016	57.47	892^nd	1987	55.1%
2017	49.05	913^th	2027	55.0%
2018	58.06	703^rd	2080	66.2%
2019	63.79	606^th	2193	72.4%
2021	79.65	317^th	2252	85.9%
2022	71.76	469^th	2254	79.2%
2023	65.62	636^th	2330	72.7%
2024	49.00	1096^th	2361	53.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.81	402^nd	743	45.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.12	1035^th	1597	35.2%
2019	51.65	549^th	1626	66.2%
2021	59.31	399^th	1712	76.7%
2022	52.76	575^th	1757	67.3%
2023	42.59	914^th	1815	49.6%
2024	37.61	1227^th	1881	34.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.31	822^nd	2039	59.7%
2019	52.24	863^rd	2073	58.4%
2021	70.53	384^th	2172	82.3%
2022	49.43	1000^th	2220	55.0%
2024	52.28	917^th	2224	58.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.39	626^th	2008	68.8%
2019	64.59	579^th	2047	71.7%
2021	82.60	252^nd	2151	88.3%
2022	77.03	363^rd	2221	83.7%
2023	75.67	391^st	2241	82.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.62	10^th	1446	99.3%
2023	81.47	9^th	1481	99.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.17	1722^nd	2008	14.2%
2019	43.31	1092^nd	2058	46.9%
2021	48.51	909^th	2118	57.1%
2022	37.38	1398^th	2182	35.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.31	810^th	2030	60.1%
2019	60.41	655^th	2069	68.3%
2021	75.30	388^th	2168	82.1%
2022	63.68	638^th	2228	71.4%
2023	53.02	956^th	2245	57.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.55	1166^th	1167	0.1%
2019	26.20	955^th	1193	19.9%
2021	24.56	1033^rd	1213	14.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.63	341^st	1895	82.0%
2019	68.56	404^th	1935	79.1%
2021	82.81	174^th	2043	91.5%
2022	68.67	429^th	2077	79.3%
2023	47.30	1037^th	2116	51.0%
2024	38.98	1291^st	2108	38.8%

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Rank History for White students at Elkhart Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.84	951^st	1673	43.2%
2019	48.78	824^th	1684	51.1%
2021	65.53	467^th	1700	72.5%
2022	59.95	592^nd	1723	65.6%
2023	51.64	814^th	1749	53.5%
2024	34.82	1226^th	1724	28.9%

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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 Elkhart Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	218	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	240
1998	231	16	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	254
1999	218	23	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	247
2000	228	20	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	256
2001	239	19	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	269
2002	246	17	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	279
2003	246	17	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	279
2004	233	18	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	269
2005	240	23	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	281
2006	218	29	0	13	3	n/a	n/a	263
2007	239	30	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	287
2008	266	18	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	301
2009	266	11	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	296
2010	257	10	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	286
2011	240	9	1	19	0	0	7	276
2012	252	13	5	24	0	0	4	298
2013	235	13	3	25	1	0	7	284
2014	237	15	3	24	0	1	7	287
2015	249	16	2	24	0	2	11	304
2016	238	21	3	23	0	2	12	299
2017	235	18	3	29	0	1	8	294
2018	216	16	4	35	0	0	6	277
2019	195	15	1	39	0	0	11	261
2020	201	12	0	34	0	0	11	258
2021	209	10	0	38	0	0	11	268
2022	221	8	0	33	0	0	6	268
2023	221	9	0	31	1	0	8	270
2024	230	15	1	35	1	0	7	289

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 Elkhart Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	240	17.7	13.6	28.8
1998	254	17.9	14.2	25.2
1999	247	20.2	12.2	36.8
2000	256	21.5	11.9	35.2
2001	269	23.2	11.6	39
2002	279	22.9	12.2	39.8
2003	279	22.9	12.2	39.8
2004	269	25.4	10.6	38.3
2005	281	25.5	11.0	46.3
2006	263	26.2	10.0	46.4
2007	287	25.5	11.3	47.4
2008	301	25.5	11.8	46.2
2009	296	26.1	11.3	43.2
2010	286	23.6	12.0	40.9
2011	276	23.5	11.7	42.4
2012	298	21.8	13.6	51
2013	284	22.7	12.4	48.2
2014	287	23.4	12.2	49.5
2015	304	23.0	13.2	53
2016	299	23.0	13.0	50.5
2017	294	23.5	12.4	50
2018	277	23.2	11.9	55.2
2019	261	23.9	10.8	56.7
2020	258	22.8	11.2	51.2
2021	268	21.6	12.3	45.1
2022	268	22.9	11.6	43.7
2023	270	23.8	11.3	57
2024	289	20.1	14.3	57.8

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 Elkhart Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	240	17.7	13.6	28.8
1998	254	17.9	14.2	25.2
1999	247	20.2	12.2	36.8
2000	256	21.5	11.9	35.2
2001	269	23.2	11.6	39
2002	279	22.9	12.2	39.8
2003	279	22.9	12.2	39.8
2004	269	25.4	10.6	38.3
2005	281	25.5	11.0	46.3
2006	263	26.2	10.0	46.4
2007	287	25.5	11.3	47.4
2008	301	25.5	11.8	46.2
2009	296	26.1	11.3	43.2
2010	286	23.6	12.0	40.9
2011	276	23.5	11.7	42.4
2012	298	21.8	13.6	51
2013	284	22.7	12.4	48.2
2014	287	23.4	12.2	49.5
2015	304	23.0	13.2	53
2016	299	23.0	13.0	50.5
2017	294	23.5	12.4	50
2018	277	23.2	11.9	55.2
2019	261	23.9	10.8	56.7
2020	258	22.8	11.2	51.2
2021	268	21.6	12.3	45.1
2022	268	22.9	11.6	43.7
2023	270	23.8	11.3	57
2024	289	20.1	14.3	57.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkhart Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$738 (7.8%)	$8,774 (92.2%)	$9,512
2020	$723 (7.0%)	$9,631 (93.0%)	$10,353
2021	$1,192 (11.9%)	$8,854 (88.1%)	$10,046

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhart Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 606^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 636^th of 2330 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Elkhart Middle)	45	62	17%
6th Grade Reading (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	45	62	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Middle)	51	50	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	51	50	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Elkhart Middle)	47	49	2%
7th Grade Reading (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	47	49	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Middle)	58	35	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	58	35	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Elkhart Middle)	52	63	11%
8th Grade Reading (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	52	63	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Middle)	48	36	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	48	36	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Elkhart Middle)	50	63	13%
8th Grade Science (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	50	63	13%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Middle)	38	50	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	38	50	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Elkhart Middle)	93	86	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Elkhart Independent School District (Isd))	78	59	19%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	270	3.4%
African American	15	9	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	39	31	20.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	221	13.3%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	57%	0.3%

Schools Near Elkhart 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 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Elkhart Middle	Public	6-8	301 E Parker St	Elkhart	75839	Anderson County	Elkhart Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 764-2459	289	20	14.3	57.8%	230 (79.6%)	15 (5.2%)	35 (12.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	49	1096^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.6%		65.6	636^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.7%	460	66.7			61.0	64.8	45.5			26.7	47.1	13.4		46.5	11.5	$10,046	$1,192	$8,854
Palestine J H	Public	7-8	233 Ben Milam Dr	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8008	440	39	11.2	78.4%	129 (29.3%)	104 (23.6%)	184 (41.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	46.3	1192^nd of 2361 public middle schools	49.5%		39.7	1404^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.7%	212					45.4	48.2				36.4	49.5		30.9	20.9	$11,485	$2,251	$9,235
Westwood J H	Public	7-8	1801 Panther Blvd	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Westwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 723-0423	202	20	10.1	82.2%	98 (48.5%)	41 (20.3%)	54 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	14.8	2157^th of 2361 public middle schools	8.6%		39	1420^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.1%	737	47.8				26.0	29.9				6.2	22.8		20.6	6.5	$13,545	$1,402	$12,143
Story Intermediate	Public	4-6	5300 S Loop 256	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8015	673	40	16.8	83.7%	164 (24.4%)	188 (27.9%)	287 (42.6%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.3%)								(n/a)		30.6	38.9	37.6			29.2	51.8	40.2			25.4			$9,890	$2,161	$7,730
Grapeland J H	Public	6-8	116 W Myrtle	Grapeland	75844	Houston County	Grapeland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 687-2351	124	14	9.0	61.3%	75 (60.5%)	30 (24.2%)	9 (7.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	47.4	1154^th of 2361 public middle schools	51.1%		31.9	1665^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.5%	511	66.7			43.9	55.6	46.3			24.4	24.4	29.0		47.5	45.0	$7,908	$659	$7,249

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