Is Harper Middle a good school?

Harper Middle ranks 576 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harper Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Harper Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Harper Middle?

Students at Harper Middle are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Harper Middle attend?

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

Harper Middle

Summary:

Harper Middle is a public middle school located in Harper, Texas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 179 students. The school is part of the Harper Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 95 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harper Middle consistently performs well on STAAR tests, often outperforming the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade reading proficiency rate was 77.78%, compared to the state average of 54.45%. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students (82.68%) compared to nearby Peterson Middle (50.42%) and Ingram Middle (53.41%). Harper Middle's exceptional performance extends to specific subgroups, including female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, indicating the school's commitment to equity and providing a high-quality education for all.

In addition to its academic excellence, Harper Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for several years, a remarkable achievement that suggests the school fosters a supportive environment for its students. This sustained high performance has earned Harper Middle a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, making it a standout institution in the region. While nearby schools like Peterson Middle and Ingram Middle also have strong academic programs, Harper Middle's ability to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population is truly impressive.

Detail:

Public 5-8

23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631

(830) 864-4044

District: Harper Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,556

Students who attend Harper Middle usually attend:

High:

Harper High School

Feeder schools for Harper Middle:

Elementary:

Harper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harper Middle ranks better than 75.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.35. (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 (81%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harper Middle is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Harper Middle employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harper Middle is $10,556.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harper Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harper Middle 576^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Harper 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:

Harper Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Harper Independent School District (Isd) 95^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harper Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.63	188^th	1573	88.0%
2005	80.62	162^nd	1582	89.8%
2006	83.23	115^th	1585	92.7%
2007	84.39	78^th	1684	95.4%
2008	71.98	365^th	1718	78.8%
2009	78.94	173^rd	1763	90.2%
2010	80.88	96^th	1803	94.7%
2011	75.52	232^nd	1895	87.8%
2012	86.97	123^rd	1951	93.7%
2013	85.82	125^th	1973	93.7%
2014	83.59	186^th	1987	90.6%
2015	72.63	460^th	2043	77.5%
2016	80.02	281^st	1987	85.9%
2017	82.59	245^th	2027	87.9%
2018	72.21	429^th	2080	79.4%
2019	76.99	358^th	2193	83.7%
2021	81.51	284^th	2252	87.4%
2022	69.40	499^th	2254	77.9%
2023	83.53	270^th	2330	88.4%
2024	68.35	576^th	2361	75.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.32	273^rd	1597	82.9%
2019	51.52	553^rd	1626	66.0%
2023	60.84	403^rd	1815	77.8%
2024	46.68	924^th	1881	50.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.12	391^st	2039	80.8%
2019	75.23	274^th	2073	86.8%
2021	70.42	389^th	2172	82.1%
2022	75.25	298^th	2220	86.6%
2023	80.48	222^nd	2251	90.1%
2024	48.62	1020^th	2224	54.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.94	397^th	2008	80.2%
2019	79.89	288^th	2047	85.9%
2021	78.89	310^th	2151	85.6%
2022	61.10	679^th	2221	69.4%
2023	78.03	342^nd	2241	84.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	80.89	144^th	1501	90.4%
2022	62.68	604^th	1488	59.4%
2023	72.06	354^th	1481	76.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.44	1400^th	2008	30.3%
2019	33.17	1465^th	2058	28.8%
2021	31.20	1588^th	2118	25.0%
2022	41.19	1228^th	2182	43.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.62	446^th	2030	78.0%
2019	73.07	401^st	2069	80.6%
2021	77.64	338^th	2168	84.4%
2022	76.83	350^th	2228	84.3%
2023	85.43	220^th	2245	90.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.15	665^th	1895	64.9%
2019	36.66	1270^th	1935	34.4%
2022	32.12	1511^th	2077	27.3%
2023	54.42	822^nd	2116	61.2%
2024	35.89	1401^st	2108	33.5%

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Rank History for White students at Harper Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.65	568^th	1673	66.0%
2019	67.52	448^th	1684	73.4%
2021	66.26	453^rd	1700	73.4%
2022	59.57	602^nd	1723	65.1%
2023	72.90	357^th	1749	79.6%
2024	56.34	680^th	1724	60.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harper Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	64	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	71
1996	64	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	71
1997	70	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	80
1998	96	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	99
1999	104	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	109
2000	104	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	112
2001	106	2	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	120
2002	98	2	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	117
2003	98	2	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	117
2004	106	1	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	134
2005	104	1	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	133
2006	113	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	139
2007	110	0	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	133
2008	113	0	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	132
2009	125	1	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	147
2010	131	1	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	150
2011	132	1	1	17	2	0	1	154
2012	110	0	0	22	2	0	1	135
2013	108	0	1	23	1	0	1	134
2014	111	0	1	20	0	1	0	133
2015	121	0	1	17	1	0	1	141
2016	163	0	0	23	1	0	1	188
2017	153	0	0	35	0	1	3	192
2018	157	0	1	24	0	0	2	184
2019	169	0	0	19	0	0	1	189
2020	155	0	0	25	0	0	3	183
2021	159	2	0	18	0	0	3	182
2022	138	2	0	23	0	0	3	166
2023	148	2	0	26	0	0	3	179
2024	149	2	0	29	0	0	4	184

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 Harper Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	71	5.6	12.7	15.5
1996	71	5.6	12.7	15.5
1997	80	7.2	11.1	25
1998	99	6.5	15.2	25.3
1999	109	8.6	12.7	32.1
2000	112	8.2	13.7	39.3
2001	120	8.8	13.6	50.8
2002	117	9.4	12.4	46.2
2003	117	9.4	12.4	46.2
2004	134	9.5	14.1	38.8
2005	133	8.8	15.1	41.4
2006	139	9.8	14.2	32.4
2007	133	9.8	13.6	30.8
2008	132	10.7	12.3	35.6
2009	147	11.8	12.4	37.4
2010	150	12.7	11.7	38
2011	154	12.7	12.0	42.2
2012	135	13.0	10.3	43
2013	134	11.3	11.7	41
2014	133	11.8	11.2	33.1
2015	141	12.0	11.7	35.5
2016	188	12.0	15.6	33
2017	192	13.8	13.8	37.5
2018	184	13.9	13.1	29.9
2019	189	13.2	14.3	34.9
2020	183	13.6	13.3	38.3
2021	182	14.7	12.3	34.6
2022	166	13.6	12.1	36.1
2023	179	13.8	12.9	37.4
2024	184	14.2	12.9	40.2

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 Harper Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	71	5.6	12.7	15.5
1996	71	5.6	12.7	15.5
1997	80	7.2	11.1	25
1998	99	6.5	15.2	25.3
1999	109	8.6	12.7	32.1
2000	112	8.2	13.7	39.3
2001	120	8.8	13.6	50.8
2002	117	9.4	12.4	46.2
2003	117	9.4	12.4	46.2
2004	134	9.5	14.1	38.8
2005	133	8.8	15.1	41.4
2006	139	9.8	14.2	32.4
2007	133	9.8	13.6	30.8
2008	132	10.7	12.3	35.6
2009	147	11.8	12.4	37.4
2010	150	12.7	11.7	38
2011	154	12.7	12.0	42.2
2012	135	13.0	10.3	43
2013	134	11.3	11.7	41
2014	133	11.8	11.2	33.1
2015	141	12.0	11.7	35.5
2016	188	12.0	15.6	33
2017	192	13.8	13.8	37.5
2018	184	13.9	13.1	29.9
2019	189	13.2	14.3	34.9
2020	183	13.6	13.3	38.3
2021	182	14.7	12.3	34.6
2022	166	13.6	12.1	36.1
2023	179	13.8	12.9	37.4
2024	184	14.2	12.9	40.2

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 Harper Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$803 (7.9%)	$9,379 (92.1%)	$10,182
2020	$775 (8.2%)	$8,657 (91.8%)	$9,432
2021	$750 (7.1%)	$9,807 (92.9%)	$10,556

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harper Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 358^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 270^th of 2330 Middle schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Harper Middle)	43	56	13%
5th Grade Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	43	56	13%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harper Middle)	57	47	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	57	47	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Harper Middle)	35	30	5%
5th Grade Science (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	35	30	5%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Harper Middle)	48	67	19%
6th Grade Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	48	67	19%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harper Middle)	81	56	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	81	56	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Harper Middle)	43	68	25%
7th Grade Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	43	68	25%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harper Middle)	57	51	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	57	51	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Harper Middle)	74	85	11%
8th Grade Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	74	85	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harper Middle)	80	73	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	80	73	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Harper Middle)	59	54	5%
8th Grade Science (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	59	54	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Harper Middle)	48	54	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	48	54	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	179	5.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	26	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	148	12.4%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	37.4%	2.5%

Schools Near Harper Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (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 EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th 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
Harper Middle	Public	5-8	23122 W Hwy 290	Harper	78631	Gillespie County	Harper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 864-4044	184	14	12.9	40.2%	149 (81.0%)	2 (1.1%)	29 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	68.4	576^th of 2361 public middle schools	75.6%		83.5	270^th of 2330 public middle schools	88.4%	306			48.7	77.8	68.2	65.3	23.7	51.9	47.7	30.6	15.4	38.8	32.7	$10,556	$750	$9,807
Ingram Middle	Public	6-8	510 Hwy 39	Ingram	78025	Kerr County	Ingram Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 367-4111	278	20	13.6	62.9%	153 (55.0%)	2 (0.7%)	116 (41.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	67.6	598^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.7%		63.3	700^th of 2330 public middle schools	70.0%	102	97.5	73.3		59.0	47.4	64.8		46.3	34.7	72.3			47.6	$9,586	$936	$8,651
Peterson Middle	Public	6-8	3175 Loop 534	Kerrville	78028	Kerr County	Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 257-2204	1,016	71	14.2	56.2%	485 (47.7%)	19 (1.9%)	468 (46.1%)	16 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.5%)	54.2	943^rd of 2361 public middle schools	60.1%		46.9	1158^th of 2330 public middle schools	50.3%	215	85.7			56.0	54.1	57.8		26.4	31.5	49.6		48.6	25.6	$8,279	$1,496	$6,782

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