Fabens Middle

Summary:

Fabens Middle is a public middle school in Fabens, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 432. The school is part of the Fabens Independent School District, which is ranked 721 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fabens Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Fabens Middle consistently performs below the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Fabens Middle students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 32.86% to 42.5%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Fabens Middle ranged from 20% to 41.67%, while the state average was 31.89% to 37.1%. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, and its performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Fabens Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby middle schools, such as Salvador Sanchez Middle, Horizon Middle, and Col John O Ensor Middle, which are part of the Socorro Independent School District and Clint Independent School District. These schools generally outperform Fabens Middle on STAAR assessments and have higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 800 Walker
       Fabens, TX  79838-0697


(915) 765-2630

District: Fabens Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1848th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,870 Help


Students who attend Fabens Middle usually attend:

High:    Fabens High School

Feeder schools for Fabens Middle:

Elementary:    Fabens Elementary
    Johanna Odonnell Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Fabens Middle ranks worse than 78.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.12. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), Pacific Islander (0.2%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fabens Middle is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fabens Middle is $10,870.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fabens Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fabens Middle 1848th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Fabens Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fabens Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fabens Independent School District (Isd) 721st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fabens Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.66 1395th 1573 11.3%
2005 13.40 1458th 1582 7.8%
2006 23.28 1345th 1585 15.1%
2007 43.55 1102nd 1684 34.6%
2008 40.62 1230th 1718 28.4%
2009 37.51 1317th 1763 25.3%
2010 35.07 1424th 1803 21.0%
2011 39.41 1422nd 1895 25.0%
2012 37.83 1327th 1951 32.0%
2013 33.89 1466th 1973 25.7%
2014 40.66 1272nd 1987 36.0%
2015 34.89 1457th 2043 28.7%
2016 39.31 1320th 1987 33.6%
2017 36.50 1283rd 2027 36.7%
2018 44.23 1105th 2080 46.9%
2019 45.79 1123rd 2193 48.8%
2021 13.35 2073rd 2252 7.9%
2022 16.83 1998th 2254 11.4%
2023 24.20 1864th 2330 20.0%
2024 26.12 1848th 2361 21.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 428th 1376 68.9%
2019 52.57 507th 1445 64.9%
2021 20.02 1527th 1592 4.1%
2022 22.25 1478th 1643 10.0%
2023 24.59 1448th 1720 15.8%
2024 29.33 1355th 1760 23.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 625th 1597 60.9%
2019 67.64 248th 1626 84.7%
2021 28.99 1367th 1712 20.2%
2022 26.93 1483rd 1757 15.6%
2023 46.69 768th 1815 57.7%
2024 32.72 1368th 1881 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.88 799th 2039 60.8%
2019 52.93 832nd 2073 59.9%
2021 16.02 2035th 2172 6.3%
2022 21.58 1936th 2220 12.8%
2023 30.34 1694th 2251 24.7%
2024 32.87 1594th 2224 28.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.69 27th 125 78.4%
2019 40.91 74th 108 31.5%
2021 27.15 62nd 68 8.8%
2022 38.01 50th 70 28.6%
2023 25.61 70th 76 7.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 1106th 2008 44.9%
2019 48.58 998th 2047 51.2%
2021 15.46 1953rd 2151 9.2%
2022 21.98 1885th 2221 15.1%
2023 27.50 1749th 2241 22.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.14 385th 1430 73.1%
2019 68.65 452nd 1446 68.7%
2021 31.09 1176th 1501 21.7%
2022 33.60 1172nd 1488 21.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.62 687th 2008 65.8%
2019 61.05 521st 2058 74.7%
2021 16.16 2063rd 2118 2.6%
2022 20.28 1997th 2182 8.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 1096th 2030 46.0%
2019 42.39 1140th 2069 44.9%
2021 13.29 2035th 2168 6.1%
2022 12.82 2086th 2228 6.4%
2023 22.04 1867th 2245 16.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fabens Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 828th 1895 56.3%
2019 51.98 816th 1935 57.8%
2021 17.03 1873rd 2043 8.3%
2022 20.55 1820th 2077 12.4%
2023 30.18 1587th 2116 25.0%
2024 32.04 1522nd 2108 27.8%
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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 Fabens Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 33 1 0 423 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 29 2 0 477 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 28 2 0 523 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1992 26 1 0 510 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 25 3 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1994 13 2 0 533 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 12 1 0 635 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 12 1 0 635 2 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 15 0 0 627 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 18 1 0 616 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 24 0 0 564 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 16 0 0 590 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 11 0 0 598 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 13 3 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 13 3 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 14 3 0 634 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 14 2 1 604 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 13 1 1 583 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 14 0 1 565 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 8 0 0 565 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 7 0 0 562 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 6 0 1 548 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 166 0 1 416 1 0 0 0 584
2012 7 0 1 546 0 0 0 0 554
2013 6 0 0 550 0 0 1 0 557
2014 6 0 0 530 0 0 0 0 536
2015 8 0 0 533 0 0 0 0 541
2016 8 1 0 526 0 0 0 0 535
2017 7 0 0 515 0 0 2 0 524
2018 4 0 0 495 0 0 0 0 499
2019 5 0 0 483 0 0 0 0 488
2020 3 0 0 496 0 0 0 0 499
2021 1 0 0 482 0 0 0 0 483
2022 1 0 0 479 0 0 0 0 480
2023 0 0 0 432 0 0 0 0 432
2024 1 0 0 413 0 1 0 0 415

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 Fabens Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 509 19.0 26.7 n/a
1991 553 19.3 28.6 n/a
1992 537 27.6 19.4 80.1
1993 542 32.0 16.9 86.3
1994 549 32.9 16.7 77.6
1995 650 41.0 15.9 74.2
1996 650 41.0 15.9 74.2
1997 642 40.0 16.1 74.6
1998 635 38.4 16.5 78.7
1999 589 40.4 14.6 87.1
2000 609 41.4 14.7 60.6
2001 609 41.5 14.7 56.3
2002 617 38.9 15.9 53.5
2003 617 38.9 15.9 53.5
2004 651 38.2 17.0 47.6
2005 621 38.1 16.3 48.1
2006 598 38.8 15.4 48.3
2007 580 37.7 15.4 43.8
2008 573 38.4 14.9 40.7
2009 569 38.4 14.8 43.6
2010 556 42.2 13.1 38.3
2011 584 38.7 15.0 36.3
2012 554 38.9 14.2 34.8
2013 557 40.2 13.8 89.2
2014 536 39.9 13.4 90.9
2015 541 39.0 13.8 89.8
2016 535 38.0 14.0 92.1
2017 524 39.7 13.1 89.7
2018 499 40.1 12.4 90
2019 488 40.3 12.0 91.2
2020 499 36.7 13.5 89
2021 483 33.1 14.5 92.1
2022 480 32.8 14.6 93.8
2023 432 30.2 14.2 94.2
2024 415 31.6 13.1 93.3

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 Fabens Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 509 19.0 26.7 n/a
1991 553 19.3 28.6 n/a
1992 537 27.6 19.4 80.1
1993 542 32.0 16.9 86.3
1994 549 32.9 16.7 77.6
1995 650 41.0 15.9 74.2
1996 650 41.0 15.9 74.2
1997 642 40.0 16.1 74.6
1998 635 38.4 16.5 78.7
1999 589 40.4 14.6 87.1
2000 609 41.4 14.7 60.6
2001 609 41.5 14.7 56.3
2002 617 38.9 15.9 53.5
2003 617 38.9 15.9 53.5
2004 651 38.2 17.0 47.6
2005 621 38.1 16.3 48.1
2006 598 38.8 15.4 48.3
2007 580 37.7 15.4 43.8
2008 573 38.4 14.9 40.7
2009 569 38.4 14.8 43.6
2010 556 42.2 13.1 38.3
2011 584 38.7 15.0 36.3
2012 554 38.9 14.2 34.8
2013 557 40.2 13.8 89.2
2014 536 39.9 13.4 90.9
2015 541 39.0 13.8 89.8
2016 535 38.0 14.0 92.1
2017 524 39.7 13.1 89.7
2018 499 40.1 12.4 90
2019 488 40.3 12.0 91.2
2020 499 36.7 13.5 89
2021 483 33.1 14.5 92.1
2022 480 32.8 14.6 93.8
2023 432 30.2 14.2 94.2
2024 415 31.6 13.1 93.3

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 Fabens Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $750 (6.7%) $10,454 (93.3%) $11,204
2020 $1,525 (14.9%) $8,704 (85.1%) $10,229
2021 $1,104 (10.2%) $9,766 (89.8%) $10,870

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fabens Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1123rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1864th of 2330 Middle schools
 28.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Fabens Middle)2521
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Middle)5233
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))5233
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Fabens Middle)3529
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))3529
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Middle)4523
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))4523
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Fabens Middle)3640
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))3640
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Middle)5727
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))5727
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Fabens Middle)5928
 31%
   8th Grade Science (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))5928
 31%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fabens Middle)3320
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))3320
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fabens Middle)84100
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))6644
 22%
   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 Students488432
 11.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic483432
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White50
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%94.2%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fabens Middle

Students at Fabens Middle are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Fabens Middle.

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

Fabens Middle ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Texas middle schools.


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