Itasca Middle

Summary:

Itasca Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Itasca Independent School District (ISD) in Itasca, Texas, with a student population of 164 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Itasca Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is well below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 30.61% of 6th graders were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 54.45%, and the math proficiency rates were even lower, with only 12.5% of 6th graders, 14.29% of 7th graders, and 9.26% of 8th graders meeting the standard. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools in both reading and math.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Grandview J.H., which is located just 6.97 miles away, Itasca Middle consistently underperforms, with significantly higher STAAR proficiency rates in both reading and math, and a ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, Itasca Middle's academic challenges suggest that the district and school leadership need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 208 N Files
       Itasca, TX  76055-2302


(254) 687-2922

District: Itasca Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2152nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,258 Help


Students who attend Itasca Middle usually attend:

High:    Itasca High School

Feeder schools for Itasca Middle:

Elementary:    Itasca Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.6%
White:
43.9%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Itasca Middle ranks worse than 91.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.11. (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 (47.6%), White (43.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Itasca Middle is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Itasca Middle is $11,258.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Itasca Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Itasca Middle 2152nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Itasca Middle in the ranking list.)

Itasca Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Itasca Independent School District (Isd) 825th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Itasca Middle

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Rank History for all students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.32 169th 1573 89.3%
2005 80.24 170th 1582 89.3%
2006 88.81 22nd 1585 98.6%
2007 90.25 1st 1684 99.9%
2008 83.27 91st 1718 94.7%
2009 69.93 419th 1763 76.2%
2010 46.58 1171st 1803 35.1%
2011 33.85 1547th 1895 18.4%
2012 39.43 1283rd 1951 34.2%
2013 35.52 1426th 1973 27.7%
2014 51.71 1010th 1987 49.2%
2015 50.52 1076th 2043 47.3%
2016 58.03 877th 1987 55.9%
2017 44.15 1063rd 2027 47.6%
2018 19.97 1806th 2080 13.2%
2019 24.51 1772nd 2193 19.2%
2021 43.99 1193rd 2252 47.0%
2022 20.90 1914th 2254 15.1%
2023 16.45 2078th 2330 10.8%
2024 15.11 2152nd 2361 8.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.91 1274th 1376 7.4%
2019 31.88 1062nd 1445 26.5%
2021 18.79 1545th 1592 3.0%
2022 20.12 1528th 1643 7.0%
2023 17.14 1612th 1720 6.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.05 1236th 1597 22.6%
2019 66.21 276th 1626 83.0%
2021 30.33 1305th 1712 23.8%
2022 33.31 1234th 1757 29.8%
2023 37.42 1105th 1815 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.80 1887th 2039 7.5%
2019 26.60 1715th 2073 17.3%
2021 48.50 1026th 2172 52.8%
2022 25.58 1859th 2220 16.3%
2023 17.86 2042nd 2251 9.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 1523rd 2008 24.2%
2019 30.17 1543rd 2047 24.6%
2021 47.37 1074th 2151 50.1%
2022 17.43 1989th 2221 10.4%
2023 26.21 1787th 2241 20.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.39 1230th 1430 14.0%
2019 29.44 1207th 1446 16.5%
2021 62.27 658th 1501 56.2%
2022 32.11 1196th 1488 19.6%
2023 14.71 1368th 1481 7.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.79 1915th 2008 4.6%
2019 32.52 1495th 2058 27.4%
2021 35.13 1424th 2118 32.8%
2022 22.84 1925th 2182 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 1905th 2030 6.2%
2019 21.84 1759th 2069 15.0%
2021 40.79 1229th 2168 43.3%
2022 29.20 1671st 2228 25.0%
2023 11.36 2120th 2245 5.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.70 1161st 1167 0.5%
2019 6.28 1182nd 1193 0.9%
2021 48.87 506th 1213 58.3%
2022 30.40 936th 1251 25.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 1738th 1895 8.3%
2019 27.06 1562nd 1935 19.3%
2021 49.66 902nd 2043 55.8%
2022 22.27 1785th 2077 14.1%
2023 12.33 2013th 2116 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Itasca Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 1518th 1673 9.3%
2019 25.59 1394th 1684 17.2%
2021 28.56 1359th 1700 20.1%
2022 14.22 1617th 1723 6.2%
2023 19.25 1551st 1749 11.3%
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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.

Itasca Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Itasca Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 53 14 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 89 21 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1994 71 26 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 128
1995 76 21 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1996 76 21 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1997 76 21 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 86 17 1 33 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 74 20 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2000 81 22 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 74 25 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 75 25 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 75 25 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 86 28 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 75 22 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 42 18 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 41 17 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 55 15 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 67 22 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 121 31 1 72 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 90 21 2 77 1 0 7 0 198
2012 64 14 3 65 3 0 3 0 152
2013 84 12 5 66 2 0 3 0 172
2014 72 16 2 58 2 0 5 0 155
2015 78 9 2 48 1 0 7 0 145
2016 56 7 1 55 1 0 7 0 127
2017 53 9 3 68 1 0 10 0 144
2018 51 15 2 66 0 0 8 0 142
2019 73 15 1 70 0 0 8 0 167
2020 61 15 1 67 0 0 5 0 149
2021 64 12 1 70 0 0 5 0 152
2022 57 11 1 71 1 0 3 0 144
2023 72 8 0 78 1 0 5 0 164

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 Itasca Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 83 5.5 15.0 45.8
1993 141 9.0 15.7 48.2
1994 128 9.3 13.8 54.7
1995 129 9.5 13.6 58.9
1996 129 9.5 13.6 58.9
1997 133 10.2 13.0 48.1
1998 138 8.3 16.6 51.4
1999 124 8.9 13.9 52.4
2000 128 9.1 14.1 49.2
2001 136 9.0 15.1 56.6
2002 157 10.0 15.7 61.1
2003 157 10.0 15.7 61.1
2004 166 9.2 18.0 60.2
2005 146 11.1 13.2 63
2006 87 4.7 18.5 62.1
2007 83 4.9 16.9 67.5
2008 96 5.1 18.8 56.3
2009 128 7.9 16.1 56.3
2010 227 15.3 14.7 65.2
2011 198 14.7 13.4 69.2
2012 152 11.4 13.2 77
2013 172 11.7 14.6 69.2
2014 155 11.5 13.4 69.7
2015 145 12.0 12.0 62.8
2016 127 11.0 11.5 63
2017 144 11.6 12.3 70.8
2018 142 12.4 11.3 71.1
2019 167 12.3 13.5 74.3
2020 149 13.2 11.2 71.1
2021 152 11.9 12.7 76.3
2022 144 13.1 10.9 73.6
2023 164 11.8 13.8 62.2

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 Itasca Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 83 5.5 15.0 45.8
1993 141 9.0 15.7 48.2
1994 128 9.3 13.8 54.7
1995 129 9.5 13.6 58.9
1996 129 9.5 13.6 58.9
1997 133 10.2 13.0 48.1
1998 138 8.3 16.6 51.4
1999 124 8.9 13.9 52.4
2000 128 9.1 14.1 49.2
2001 136 9.0 15.1 56.6
2002 157 10.0 15.7 61.1
2003 157 10.0 15.7 61.1
2004 166 9.2 18.0 60.2
2005 146 11.1 13.2 63
2006 87 4.7 18.5 62.1
2007 83 4.9 16.9 67.5
2008 96 5.1 18.8 56.3
2009 128 7.9 16.1 56.3
2010 227 15.3 14.7 65.2
2011 198 14.7 13.4 69.2
2012 152 11.4 13.2 77
2013 172 11.7 14.6 69.2
2014 155 11.5 13.4 69.7
2015 145 12.0 12.0 62.8
2016 127 11.0 11.5 63
2017 144 11.6 12.3 70.8
2018 142 12.4 11.3 71.1
2019 167 12.3 13.5 74.3
2020 149 13.2 11.2 71.1
2021 152 11.9 12.7 76.3
2022 144 13.1 10.9 73.6
2023 164 11.8 13.8 62.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Itasca Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,555 (15.0%) $8,795 (85.0%) $10,351
2020 $1,333 (12.0%) $9,756 (88.0%) $11,090
2021 $1,690 (15.0%) $9,568 (85.0%) $11,258

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Itasca Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1772nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2078th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Itasca Middle)2829
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2829
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Middle)3010
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))3010
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Itasca Middle)2429
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2429
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Middle)2020
   7th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2020
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Itasca Middle)3429
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))3429
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Middle)2935
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Itasca Middle)4218
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))4218
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Itasca Middle)217
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))217
 14%
   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 Students167164
 1.8%
African American158
 46.7%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7078
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7372
 1.4%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%62.2%
 12.1%


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

Students at Itasca Middle are 48% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Itasca Middle.

Itasca Middle ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Texas middle schools.


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