Navarro Middle

Summary:

Navarro Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 547 students in grades 6-8, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 91.04%. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Navarro Middle consistently performs below the district and state averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.03% to 31.21% in Reading and 11.39% to 20.41% in Mathematics, compared to 46.73% to 54.45% and 29.07% to 40.23% for the district and state, respectively. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 3.7% to 5.3%, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, over 95% of Navarro Middle's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Navarro Middle's academic performance challenges are not unique, as several other traditional public schools in the area, such as McReynolds Middle and Edison Middle, also struggle with low proficiency rates and poor rankings. In contrast, the local magnet schools, such as Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk and Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that a specialized, focused curriculum and selective admissions can lead to better outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5100 Polk St
       Houston, TX  77023-1420


(713) 924-1760

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2131st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,626 Help


Students who attend Navarro Middle usually attend:

High:    Austin High School

Feeder schools for Navarro Middle:

Elementary:    Burnet Elementary
    Cage Elementary
    Carrillo Elementary
    Henderson J Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.1%
African American:
7.2%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Navarro Middle ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.84. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.1%), African American (7.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navarro Middle is 15.1. 27 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navarro Middle is $10,626, which is the 16th highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Navarro Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Navarro Middle 2131st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Navarro Middle in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Navarro Middle

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Rank History for all students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.71 1271st 1573 19.2%
2005 26.81 1292nd 1582 18.3%
2006 24.29 1330th 1585 16.1%
2007 17.57 1528th 1684 9.3%
2008 22.09 1535th 1718 10.7%
2009 23.41 1567th 1763 11.1%
2010 52.16 1009th 1803 44.0%
2011 50.76 1120th 1895 40.9%
2012 28.11 1551st 1951 20.5%
2013 15.17 1799th 1973 8.8%
2014 11.45 1869th 1987 5.9%
2015 9.44 1924th 2043 5.8%
2016 12.12 1854th 1987 6.7%
2017 15.89 1855th 2027 8.5%
2018 16.78 1894th 2080 8.9%
2019 14.88 2004th 2193 8.6%
2021 10.76 2150th 2252 4.5%
2022 20.69 1919th 2254 14.9%
2023 18.87 2023rd 2330 13.2%
2024 15.84 2131st 2361 9.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 999th 1376 27.4%
2019 28.63 1156th 1445 20.0%
2021 26.97 1334th 1592 16.2%
2022 32.57 1178th 1643 28.3%
2023 30.35 1289th 1720 25.1%
2024 24.84 1467th 1760 16.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.37 1226th 1597 23.2%
2019 34.14 1106th 1626 32.0%
2021 35.51 1093rd 1712 36.2%
2022 25.45 1535th 1757 12.6%
2023 39.91 1016th 1815 44.0%
2024 39.94 1143rd 1881 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.81 1799th 2039 11.8%
2019 21.08 1846th 2073 11.0%
2021 15.00 2059th 2172 5.2%
2022 28.40 1766th 2220 20.5%
2023 26.45 1824th 2251 19.0%
2024 23.75 1892nd 2224 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.54 1828th 2008 9.0%
2019 15.10 1911th 2047 6.6%
2021 11.36 2064th 2151 4.0%
2022 21.91 1890th 2221 14.9%
2023 19.87 1934th 2241 13.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.49 1357th 1430 5.1%
2019 10.01 1396th 1446 3.5%
2021 3.28 1480th 1501 1.4%
2022 16.75 1352nd 1488 9.1%
2023 18.22 1353rd 1481 8.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 1440th 2008 28.3%
2019 25.53 1772nd 2058 13.9%
2021 21.55 1934th 2118 8.7%
2022 37.03 1407th 2182 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 1886th 2030 7.1%
2019 14.91 1926th 2069 6.9%
2021 11.85 2075th 2168 4.3%
2022 20.47 1923rd 2228 13.7%
2023 18.46 1963rd 2245 12.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.75 884th 1167 24.3%
2019 31.44 860th 1193 27.9%
2021 24.56 1034th 1213 14.8%
2022 20.34 1139th 1251 9.0%
2023 25.57 1012th 1273 20.5%
2024 44.09 635th 1271 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.42 1713th 1895 9.6%
2019 18.29 1778th 1935 8.1%
2021 14.05 1947th 2043 4.7%
2022 25.66 1703rd 2077 18.0%
2023 23.03 1794th 2116 15.2%
2024 20.07 1875th 2108 11.1%
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Rank History for White students at Navarro Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.23 1639th 1724 4.9%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Navarro Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 43 53 23 1561 n/a n/a n/a 0 1680
1989 32 39 7 1585 0 n/a n/a 0 1663
1990 37 46 13 1504 0 n/a n/a 0 1600
1991 37 57 8 1483 0 n/a n/a 0 1585
1992 33 65 9 1523 0 n/a n/a 0 1630
1993 35 51 9 1558 0 n/a n/a 0 1653
1994 22 37 5 1548 1 n/a n/a 0 1613
1995 13 39 9 1264 1 n/a n/a 0 1326
1996 13 39 9 1264 1 n/a n/a 0 1326
1997 16 32 3 1189 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
1998 6 18 3 1133 0 n/a n/a 0 1160
1999 13 23 5 1164 0 n/a n/a 0 1205
2000 13 17 5 1107 0 n/a n/a 0 1142
2001 15 32 4 1157 0 n/a n/a 0 1208
2002 18 31 3 1128 1 n/a n/a 0 1181
2003 18 31 3 1128 1 n/a n/a 0 1181
2004 15 31 3 1186 1 n/a n/a 0 1236
2005 14 23 3 1197 1 n/a n/a 0 1238
2006 14 28 6 1100 2 n/a n/a 0 1150
2007 11 37 6 1011 3 n/a n/a 0 1068
2008 12 28 2 950 3 n/a n/a 0 995
2009 9 28 0 919 1 n/a n/a 0 957
2010 10 23 2 858 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2011 4 22 3 882 1 0 0 0 912
2012 5 95 2 879 3 0 1 0 985
2013 8 101 2 899 3 0 1 0 1014
2014 11 100 1 816 2 0 1 0 931
2015 12 117 1 778 4 0 1 0 913
2016 7 107 1 704 5 0 6 0 830
2017 9 94 0 710 5 1 0 0 819
2018 1 66 0 640 1 1 1 0 710
2019 2 55 0 621 1 1 2 0 682
2020 4 48 1 615 0 0 0 0 668
2021 8 50 0 568 0 0 2 0 628
2022 5 46 2 537 0 0 4 0 594
2023 7 40 0 498 0 0 2 0 547
2024 10 35 1 439 1 0 1 0 487

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 Navarro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1680 85.0 19.7 n/a
1989 1663 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1600 77.0 20.7 n/a
1991 1585 77.0 20.5 n/a
1992 1630 76.0 21.4 62.3
1993 1653 77.0 21.5 65.5
1994 1613 79.2 20.4 68.6
1995 1326 81.0 16.4 73
1996 1326 81.0 16.4 73
1997 1240 71.0 17.5 77.1
1998 1160 81.0 14.3 85.3
1999 1205 76.0 15.9 93.3
2000 1142 69.0 16.6 92.7
2001 1208 69.0 17.5 96.1
2002 1181 77.0 15.3 91.2
2003 1181 77.0 15.3 91.2
2004 1236 69.0 17.9 92.3
2005 1238 71.0 17.4 90.3
2006 1150 68.1 16.9 94.5
2007 1068 69.0 15.5 74.6
2008 995 63.7 15.6 76.2
2009 957 57.8 16.5 74.7
2010 893 59.8 14.9 73.9
2011 912 51.5 17.7 59.4
2012 985 48.0 20.5 44.7
2013 1014 54.0 18.7 95
2014 931 55.0 16.9 95.6
2015 913 53.0 17.2 89.7
2016 830 51.0 16.2 96.9
2017 819 47.6 17.1 86.4
2018 710 43.0 16.5 95.5
2019 682 40.0 17.0 96.3
2020 668 40.0 16.7 93.7
2021 628 34.9 17.9 95.1
2022 594 35.2 16.8 96.1
2023 547 35.5 15.3 98.4
2024 487 32.1 15.1 99

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 Navarro Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1680 85.0 19.7 n/a
1989 1663 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1600 77.0 20.7 n/a
1991 1585 77.0 20.5 n/a
1992 1630 76.0 21.4 62.3
1993 1653 77.0 21.5 65.5
1994 1613 79.2 20.4 68.6
1995 1326 81.0 16.4 73
1996 1326 81.0 16.4 73
1997 1240 71.0 17.5 77.1
1998 1160 81.0 14.3 85.3
1999 1205 76.0 15.9 93.3
2000 1142 69.0 16.6 92.7
2001 1208 69.0 17.5 96.1
2002 1181 77.0 15.3 91.2
2003 1181 77.0 15.3 91.2
2004 1236 69.0 17.9 92.3
2005 1238 71.0 17.4 90.3
2006 1150 68.1 16.9 94.5
2007 1068 69.0 15.5 74.6
2008 995 63.7 15.6 76.2
2009 957 57.8 16.5 74.7
2010 893 59.8 14.9 73.9
2011 912 51.5 17.7 59.4
2012 985 48.0 20.5 44.7
2013 1014 54.0 18.7 95
2014 931 55.0 16.9 95.6
2015 913 53.0 17.2 89.7
2016 830 51.0 16.2 96.9
2017 819 47.6 17.1 86.4
2018 710 43.0 16.5 95.5
2019 682 40.0 17.0 96.3
2020 668 40.0 16.7 93.7
2021 628 34.9 17.9 95.1
2022 594 35.2 16.8 96.1
2023 547 35.5 15.3 98.4
2024 487 32.1 15.1 99

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 Navarro Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,514 (15.8%) $8,067 (84.2%) $9,581
2020 $1,543 (14.8%) $8,885 (85.2%) $10,429
2021 $814 (7.7%) $9,812 (92.3%) $10,626

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Navarro Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2004th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2023rd of 2330 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Navarro Middle)1326
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Navarro Middle)2316
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Navarro Middle)1926
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Navarro Middle)2715
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Navarro Middle)3028
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Navarro Middle)2936
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Navarro Middle)2937
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Navarro Middle)106
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Navarro Middle)9792
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   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 Students682547
 19.8%
African American5540
 27.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic621498
 19.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White27
 250%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%98.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Navarro Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Navarro Middle.

Students at Navarro Middle are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% White.

Students who attend Navarro Middle usually go on to attend Austin High School

Navarro Middle ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Texas middle schools.


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