Idalou Middle

Summary:

Idalou Middle is a public middle school serving around 300 students in grades 5-8 in the Lubbock Independent School District. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools.

Idalou Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.65% of 5th graders at Idalou Middle were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, with White students ranking in the top 15% of Texas middle schools and Gifted and Talented students ranking in the top 25%. Additionally, Idalou Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for several years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Idalou Middle outperforms the state, it lags behind some nearby magnet and charter schools in the Lubbock Independent School District, such as Commander William C. McCool Academy and Hutchinson Middle, in terms of overall state rankings and test scores. This suggests that Idalou Middle may have room for improvement, particularly in serving its Hispanic and Special Education student populations. However, the school's strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and relatively low student-teacher ratio make it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 403 7th St
       Idalou, TX  79329


(806) 892-1900

District: Idalou Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,922 Help


Students who attend Idalou Middle usually attend:

High:    Idalou High School

Feeder schools for Idalou Middle:

Elementary:    Idalou Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
Hispanic:
36.5%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idalou Middle ranks better than 79.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.45. (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: White (61.1%), Hispanic (36.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idalou Middle is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idalou Middle is $8,922.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idalou Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Idalou Middle 480th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idalou Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Idalou Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Idalou Independent School District (Isd) 89th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idalou Middle

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Rank History for all students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.90 304th 1573 80.7%
2005 74.83 305th 1582 80.7%
2006 82.72 129th 1585 91.9%
2007 73.14 336th 1684 80.0%
2008 63.24 629th 1718 63.4%
2009 54.67 907th 1763 48.6%
2010 51.67 1025th 1803 43.2%
2011 48.67 1188th 1895 37.3%
2012 60.01 763rd 1951 60.9%
2013 60.31 758th 1973 61.6%
2014 65.00 652nd 1987 67.2%
2015 80.11 265th 2043 87.0%
2016 80.69 262nd 1987 86.8%
2017 78.65 293rd 2027 85.5%
2018 81.68 266th 2080 87.2%
2019 66.36 559th 2193 74.5%
2021 77.63 358th 2252 84.1%
2022 83.40 270th 2254 88.0%
2023 70.16 522nd 2330 77.6%
2024 72.45 480th 2361 79.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.14 360th 1597 77.5%
2019 50.95 568th 1626 65.1%
2021 46.50 700th 1712 59.1%
2022 47.40 726th 1757 58.7%
2023 50.51 661st 1815 63.6%
2024 40.15 1137th 1881 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 682nd 2039 66.6%
2019 55.17 754th 2073 63.6%
2021 46.84 1082nd 2172 50.2%
2022 54.60 842nd 2220 62.1%
2023 36.18 1507th 2251 33.1%
2024 44.08 1177th 2224 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.13 235th 2008 88.3%
2019 66.53 539th 2047 73.7%
2021 76.77 346th 2151 83.9%
2022 80.28 300th 2221 86.5%
2023 71.42 463rd 2241 79.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.12 34th 1430 97.6%
2021 78.22 233rd 1501 84.5%
2022 80.02 115th 1488 92.3%
2023 73.16 315th 1481 78.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 296th 2008 85.3%
2019 52.29 771st 2058 62.5%
2021 48.39 915th 2118 56.8%
2022 55.81 713th 2182 67.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.75 280th 2030 86.2%
2019 66.01 541st 2069 73.9%
2021 76.24 373rd 2168 82.8%
2022 84.85 215th 2228 90.4%
2023 68.79 551st 2245 75.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.67 491st 1895 74.1%
2019 47.43 947th 1935 51.1%
2021 50.29 883rd 2043 56.8%
2022 61.97 577th 2077 72.2%
2023 50.13 960th 2116 54.6%
2024 55.25 778th 2108 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Idalou Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.86 259th 1673 84.5%
2019 63.98 522nd 1684 69.0%
2021 79.31 225th 1700 86.8%
2022 83.86 148th 1723 91.4%
2023 70.05 420th 1749 76.0%
2024 69.94 377th 1724 78.1%
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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 Idalou Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 94 2 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1990 109 1 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 127 1 1 92 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 110 1 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 113 1 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 108 1 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 136 3 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 136 3 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 130 3 1 117 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 131 1 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 137 2 1 115 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 133 4 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2001 124 4 1 135 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 124 2 3 121 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 124 2 3 121 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 124 2 1 126 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 148 3 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 142 2 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 154 4 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 156 2 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2009 157 2 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 149 3 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 159 0 0 119 1 0 1 0 280
2012 156 1 0 120 0 0 1 0 278
2013 140 1 0 115 0 0 1 0 257
2014 164 1 0 121 0 0 2 0 288
2015 163 1 0 110 1 0 0 0 275
2016 180 2 0 117 2 0 0 0 301
2017 199 1 0 115 2 0 0 0 317
2018 198 1 0 101 2 0 0 0 302
2019 187 1 0 127 1 0 2 0 318
2020 186 0 0 130 1 0 2 0 319
2021 181 0 0 131 0 0 1 0 313
2022 180 1 0 126 2 0 2 0 311
2023 170 1 1 125 1 0 2 0 300
2024 179 3 0 107 0 0 4 0 293

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 Idalou Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 183 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 15.0 12.6 n/a
1991 221 14.8 14.9 n/a
1992 210 15.0 14.0 n/a
1993 216 15.0 14.4 27.8
1994 202 14.1 14.3 31.7
1995 250 19.2 13.0 24.4
1996 250 19.2 13.0 24.4
1997 251 18.0 13.9 25.1
1998 254 18.4 13.8 26.4
1999 255 20.3 12.6 32.2
2000 259 21.2 12.2 33.2
2001 264 22.4 11.8 37.5
2002 250 20.4 12.3 43.6
2003 250 20.4 12.3 43.6
2004 253 19.7 12.8 39.9
2005 268 19.9 13.5 41.8
2006 261 18.5 14.1 41
2007 273 19.5 14.0 38.1
2008 285 21.1 13.5 35.8
2009 299 20.7 14.4 40.5
2010 292 21.3 13.6 42.5
2011 280 23.7 11.7 46.1
2012 278 24.5 11.3 43.9
2013 257 23.1 11.1 37.7
2014 288 22.7 12.6 41.7
2015 275 20.0 13.7 29.5
2016 301 22.0 13.6 32.2
2017 317 21.9 14.4 32.5
2018 302 20.9 14.4 29.8
2019 318 21.7 14.6 33.6
2020 319 22.0 14.4 31
2021 313 22.3 14.0 30.4
2022 311 22.3 13.9 33.8
2023 300 23.1 12.9 32.3
2024 293 24.2 12.0 32.8

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 Idalou Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 183 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 15.0 12.6 n/a
1991 221 14.8 14.9 n/a
1992 210 15.0 14.0 n/a
1993 216 15.0 14.4 27.8
1994 202 14.1 14.3 31.7
1995 250 19.2 13.0 24.4
1996 250 19.2 13.0 24.4
1997 251 18.0 13.9 25.1
1998 254 18.4 13.8 26.4
1999 255 20.3 12.6 32.2
2000 259 21.2 12.2 33.2
2001 264 22.4 11.8 37.5
2002 250 20.4 12.3 43.6
2003 250 20.4 12.3 43.6
2004 253 19.7 12.8 39.9
2005 268 19.9 13.5 41.8
2006 261 18.5 14.1 41
2007 273 19.5 14.0 38.1
2008 285 21.1 13.5 35.8
2009 299 20.7 14.4 40.5
2010 292 21.3 13.6 42.5
2011 280 23.7 11.7 46.1
2012 278 24.5 11.3 43.9
2013 257 23.1 11.1 37.7
2014 288 22.7 12.6 41.7
2015 275 20.0 13.7 29.5
2016 301 22.0 13.6 32.2
2017 317 21.9 14.4 32.5
2018 302 20.9 14.4 29.8
2019 318 21.7 14.6 33.6
2020 319 22.0 14.4 31
2021 313 22.3 14.0 30.4
2022 311 22.3 13.9 33.8
2023 300 23.1 12.9 32.3
2024 293 24.2 12.0 32.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Idalou Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (3.6%) $7,772 (96.4%) $8,065
2020 $296 (3.6%) $7,978 (96.4%) $8,274
2021 $480 (5.4%) $8,442 (94.6%) $8,922

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idalou Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 559th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 522nd of 2330 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Idalou Middle)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Middle)6956
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Idalou Middle)4222
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))4222
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Idalou Middle)3659
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))3659
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Middle)5146
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))5146
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Idalou Middle)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Middle)4652
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))4652
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Idalou Middle)6264
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))6264
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Middle)8484
   8th Grade Mathematics (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))8484
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Idalou Middle)7431
 43%
   8th Grade Science (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))7431
 43%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idalou Middle)2549
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))2549
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318300
 5.7%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic127125
 1.6%
Pacific Islander00
White187170
 9.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%32.3%
 1.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Idalou Middle.

Idalou Middle ranks 480th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Idalou Middle are 61% White, 37% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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