Roach Middle

Summary:

Roach Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Frisco, Texas, serving 928 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Frisco Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 30th out of 968 school districts in Texas, Roach Middle has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating its strong academic performance.

Roach Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with its students ranking in the top 100 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools in the Gifted and Talented program and in the top 76 out of 1,815 Texas middle schools in special education performance. The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian, White, African American, and Hispanic students, is a key strength. However, the school's performance across different racial subgroups is not entirely equitable, with lower rankings for African American and White students compared to Asian and Hispanic students.

While Roach Middle outperforms most nearby schools in the Frisco ISD, such as Wester Middle, Scoggins Middle, and Maus Middle, it faces competition from high-performing schools like Lawler Middle and Nelson Middle, which rank even higher in the state. Roach Middle has also maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% over the past few years, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12499 Independence Pkwy
       Frisco, TX  75035-3652


(469) 633-5000

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,044 Help


Students who attend Roach Middle usually attend:

High:    Heritage High School

Feeder schools for Roach Middle:

Elementary:    Mooneyham Elementary
    Scott Elementary
    Sonntag Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  928

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
37.8%
White:
30.2%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roach Middle ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.98. (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 Student population at Roach Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.8%), White (30.2%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roach Middle is 14.7, which is the 8th best among 17 middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roach Middle is $9,044, which is the 9th highest among 17 middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roach Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Roach Middle 115th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Roach Middle in the ranking list.)

Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roach Middle

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Rank History for all students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.51 223rd 1684 86.8%
2008 78.44 195th 1718 88.6%
2009 78.50 186th 1763 89.4%
2010 82.36 66th 1803 96.3%
2011 81.85 78th 1895 95.9%
2012 90.24 65th 1951 96.7%
2013 88.96 64th 1973 96.8%
2014 89.29 70th 1987 96.5%
2015 89.15 84th 2043 95.9%
2016 89.04 78th 1987 96.1%
2017 94.41 80th 2027 96.1%
2018 93.67 87th 2080 95.8%
2019 90.11 155th 2193 92.9%
2021 92.48 114th 2252 94.9%
2022 92.74 100th 2254 95.6%
2023 91.77 116th 2330 95.0%
2024 91.98 115th 2361 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 275th 720 61.8%
2019 60.98 258th 753 65.7%
2021 51.84 321st 743 56.8%
2022 73.65 146th 813 82.0%
2023 68.02 196th 817 76.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.81 63rd 1376 95.4%
2019 71.61 225th 1445 84.4%
2021 69.80 231st 1592 85.5%
2022 74.45 215th 1643 86.9%
2023 78.40 194th 1720 88.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.96 94th 1597 94.1%
2019 88.85 58th 1626 96.4%
2021 77.10 134th 1712 92.2%
2022 90.97 57th 1757 96.8%
2023 88.24 76th 1815 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.06 120th 2039 94.1%
2019 74.60 284th 2073 86.3%
2021 77.64 243rd 2172 88.8%
2022 78.43 248th 2220 88.8%
2023 64.71 568th 2251 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.18 119th 2008 94.1%
2019 90.09 132nd 2047 93.6%
2021 92.65 90th 2151 95.8%
2022 91.61 104th 2221 95.3%
2023 89.78 128th 2241 94.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.07 93rd 1430 93.5%
2019 81.51 35th 1446 97.6%
2021 85.18 30th 1501 98.0%
2022 81.87 60th 1488 96.0%
2023 79.12 100th 1481 93.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.67 168th 2008 91.6%
2019 70.58 316th 2058 84.6%
2021 78.89 181st 2118 91.5%
2022 82.25 178th 2182 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.15 76th 2030 96.3%
2019 87.91 172nd 2069 91.7%
2021 91.17 117th 2168 94.6%
2022 92.32 101st 2228 95.5%
2023 92.02 103rd 2245 95.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.69 20th 587 96.6%
2019 80.70 69th 594 88.4%
2021 80.82 64th 589 89.1%
2022 81.80 58th 606 90.4%
2023 81.39 58th 616 90.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.40 166th 1167 85.8%
2019 70.77 239th 1193 80.0%
2021 77.36 165th 1213 86.4%
2022 71.95 221st 1251 82.3%
2023 64.71 332nd 1273 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.96 123rd 1895 93.5%
2019 79.81 232nd 1935 88.0%
2021 83.72 165th 2043 91.9%
2022 91.91 81st 2077 96.1%
2023 87.49 139th 2116 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Roach Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.96 155th 1673 90.7%
2019 77.30 282nd 1684 83.3%
2021 80.95 195th 1700 88.5%
2022 80.46 208th 1723 87.9%
2023 77.88 269th 1749 84.6%
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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 Roach Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 334 98 62 59 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 461 164 98 116 9 n/a n/a 0 848
2008 602 222 126 152 16 n/a n/a 0 1118
2009 401 171 84 140 3 n/a n/a 0 799
2010 437 192 107 163 3 n/a n/a 0 902
2011 309 112 64 109 4 2 19 0 619
2012 357 125 85 102 3 1 18 0 691
2013 419 119 94 124 3 2 23 0 784
2014 448 134 103 139 6 2 28 0 860
2015 498 144 142 135 9 5 30 0 963
2016 554 141 235 126 9 4 40 0 1109
2017 372 107 156 109 4 3 26 0 777
2018 374 133 194 111 5 2 36 0 855
2019 365 158 239 118 8 1 36 0 925
2020 353 176 271 109 9 1 49 0 968
2021 328 156 312 107 6 1 42 0 952
2022 311 136 308 114 10 0 50 0 929
2023 280 124 351 109 9 2 53 0 928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Roach Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 558 43.1 12.9 14.5
2007 848 61.6 13.8 13.1
2008 1118 81.8 13.7 12.7
2009 799 64.4 12.4 18.8
2010 902 70.1 12.8 18.5
2011 619 50.0 12.3 17.9
2012 691 51.5 13.4 17.5
2013 784 56.7 13.8 16.8
2014 860 62.0 13.8 16.2
2015 963 69.0 13.9 15.8
2016 1109 76.0 14.5 11.7
2017 777 62.2 12.4 15.3
2018 855 59.6 14.3 16.6
2019 925 61.8 14.9 17.9
2020 968 64.2 15.0 18.1
2021 952 67.4 14.1 17.3
2022 929 62.6 14.8 15.6
2023 928 62.8 14.7 15.4

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 Roach Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 558 43.1 12.9 14.5
2007 848 61.6 13.8 13.1
2008 1118 81.8 13.7 12.7
2009 799 64.4 12.4 18.8
2010 902 70.1 12.8 18.5
2011 619 50.0 12.3 17.9
2012 691 51.5 13.4 17.5
2013 784 56.7 13.8 16.8
2014 860 62.0 13.8 16.2
2015 963 69.0 13.9 15.8
2016 1109 76.0 14.5 11.7
2017 777 62.2 12.4 15.3
2018 855 59.6 14.3 16.6
2019 925 61.8 14.9 17.9
2020 968 64.2 15.0 18.1
2021 952 67.4 14.1 17.3
2022 929 62.6 14.8 15.6
2023 928 62.8 14.7 15.4

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 Roach Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (6.2%) $7,770 (93.8%) $8,282
2020 $459 (5.3%) $8,149 (94.7%) $8,608
2021 $378 (4.2%) $8,666 (95.8%) $9,044

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roach 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 155th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Roach Middle)5283
 31%
   6th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6380
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roach Middle)6267
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7668
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Roach Middle)6679
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7583
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roach Middle)7672
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7875
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Roach Middle)7787
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))8186
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roach Middle)8155
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7963
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Roach Middle)6765
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))8077
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Roach Middle)6560
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Roach Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))8671
 15%
   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 Students925928
 0.3%
African American158124
 21.5%
American Indian89
 12.5%
Asian239351
 46.9%
Hispanic118109
 7.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White365280
 23.3%
Two or More Races3653
 47.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%15.4%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roach Middle

Students who attend Roach Middle usually go on to attend Heritage High School

Students at Roach Middle are 38% Asian, 30% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Yes! Roach Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 115th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 928 students attended Roach Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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