Peterson Middle

Summary:

Peterson Middle is a public middle school in Kerrville, Texas, serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kerrville Independent School District, which is ranked 270 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Peterson Middle has consistently performed above the state average in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 54.06% to 57.79% in Reading and 26.36% to 49.55% in Mathematics. The school's Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency rate was exceptionally high at 85.71%, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school's performance for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students was relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Texas middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Harper Middle in the Harper Independent School District consistently outperforms Peterson Middle in academic assessments and has a higher percentage of White students. In contrast, Comfort Middle and Center Point Middle, which serve more economically disadvantaged student populations, have lower academic performance compared to Peterson Middle. Ingram Middle in the Ingram Independent School District has a more diverse student population and performs comparably to Peterson Middle in many academic areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3175 Loop 534
       Kerrville, TX  78028


(830) 257-2204

District: Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
943rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,279 Help


Students who attend Peterson Middle usually attend:

High:    Tivy High School

Feeder schools for Peterson Middle:

Elementary:    Daniels Elementary
    Fred H Tally Elementary
    Nimitz Elementary
    Starkey Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,016

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
46.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Compare Details Peterson Middle ranks better than 60.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.22. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (46.1%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peterson Middle is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peterson Middle is $8,279.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peterson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Peterson Middle 943rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Peterson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Kerrville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kerrville Independent School District (Isd) 270th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peterson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.66 413th 1573 73.7%
2005 70.53 393rd 1582 75.2%
2006 71.96 353rd 1585 77.7%
2007 68.24 480th 1684 71.5%
2008 69.13 437th 1718 74.6%
2009 76.45 243rd 1763 86.2%
2010 71.67 343rd 1803 81.0%
2011 74.06 289th 1895 84.7%
2012 75.67 354th 1951 81.9%
2013 77.04 316th 1973 84.0%
2014 75.17 386th 1987 80.6%
2015 69.01 567th 2043 72.2%
2016 71.38 504th 1987 74.6%
2017 73.37 383rd 2027 81.1%
2018 70.90 448th 2080 78.5%
2019 63.57 611th 2193 72.1%
2021 68.80 533rd 2252 76.3%
2022 55.19 873rd 2254 61.3%
2023 46.93 1158th 2330 50.3%
2024 54.22 943rd 2361 60.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.35 194th 720 73.1%
2019 79.93 98th 753 87.0%
2021 35.42 498th 743 33.0%
2023 62.26 250th 817 69.4%
2024 55.75 316th 812 61.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 1094th 1376 20.5%
2019 22.15 1318th 1445 8.8%
2021 53.16 543rd 1592 65.9%
2022 27.61 1343rd 1643 18.3%
2023 36.04 1115th 1720 35.2%
2024 38.40 1063rd 1760 39.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 813th 1597 49.1%
2019 37.69 981st 1626 39.7%
2021 45.05 756th 1712 55.8%
2022 43.82 844th 1757 52.0%
2023 35.02 1203rd 1815 33.7%
2024 48.89 856th 1881 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 630th 2039 69.1%
2019 52.95 830th 2073 60.0%
2021 59.31 677th 2172 68.8%
2022 42.73 1239th 2220 44.2%
2023 34.36 1566th 2251 30.4%
2024 43.87 1180th 2224 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 544th 2008 72.9%
2019 58.46 724th 2047 64.6%
2021 72.65 426th 2151 80.2%
2022 53.57 911th 2221 59.0%
2023 47.68 1102nd 2241 50.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.04 423rd 1430 70.4%
2019 66.72 495th 1446 65.8%
2021 80.83 148th 1501 90.1%
2022 75.52 259th 1488 82.6%
2023 67.37 496th 1481 66.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.33 265th 2008 86.8%
2019 58.49 597th 2058 71.0%
2021 64.13 455th 2118 78.5%
2022 41.71 1208th 2182 44.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.71 387th 2030 80.9%
2019 66.28 535th 2069 74.1%
2021 64.49 594th 2168 72.6%
2022 54.62 866th 2228 61.1%
2023 45.14 1178th 2245 47.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.23 160th 587 72.7%
2024 46.62 383rd 612 37.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 862nd 1167 26.1%
2019 52.43 459th 1193 61.5%
2021 76.84 172nd 1213 85.8%
2022 30.11 946th 1251 24.4%
2023 19.26 1141st 1273 10.4%
2024 31.74 918th 1271 27.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.15 749th 1895 60.5%
2019 46.73 966th 1935 50.1%
2021 57.59 682nd 2043 66.6%
2022 39.10 1258th 2077 39.4%
2023 36.46 1403rd 2116 33.7%
2024 39.70 1263rd 2108 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at Peterson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 310th 1673 81.5%
2019 64.56 506th 1684 70.0%
2021 67.33 427th 1700 74.9%
2022 58.41 625th 1723 63.7%
2023 46.20 974th 1749 44.3%
2024 52.18 790th 1724 54.2%
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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 Peterson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 566 30 3 240 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 557 32 4 247 2 n/a n/a 0 842
1991 550 39 5 231 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1992 586 36 7 236 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1993 386 24 4 171 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 448 16 7 200 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 449 10 5 211 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 449 10 5 211 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 483 17 4 236 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1998 486 26 2 253 3 n/a n/a 0 770
1999 484 23 3 241 3 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 456 16 7 244 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 472 14 6 232 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 428 31 9 242 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2003 428 31 9 242 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2004 464 31 6 288 4 n/a n/a 0 793
2005 447 36 6 285 6 n/a n/a 0 780
2006 445 36 8 287 5 n/a n/a 0 781
2007 415 31 7 280 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 378 33 2 280 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 381 30 2 280 1 n/a n/a 0 694
2010 392 20 5 282 4 n/a n/a 0 703
2011 372 16 8 290 2 0 6 0 694
2012 344 19 8 298 3 0 7 0 679
2013 365 20 6 317 0 0 12 0 720
2014 380 13 9 312 3 1 18 0 736
2015 363 8 8 354 4 0 19 0 756
2016 338 9 6 344 1 1 17 0 716
2017 342 10 16 337 1 1 16 0 723
2018 346 9 14 372 1 0 15 0 757
2019 353 13 8 350 1 1 11 0 737
2020 378 19 9 314 1 1 12 0 734
2021 528 15 9 525 1 1 10 0 1089
2022 544 15 6 514 2 3 11 0 1095
2023 542 15 12 484 4 1 17 0 1075
2024 485 19 16 468 2 1 25 0 1016

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 Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 839 n/a n/a n/a
1990 842 57.0 14.7 n/a
1991 825 59.0 13.9 n/a
1992 865 56.9 15.2 32.3
1993 585 38.0 15.4 40
1994 671 40.9 16.4 29.8
1995 677 45.8 14.8 29.8
1996 677 45.8 14.8 29.8
1997 741 47.3 15.7 35.1
1998 770 47.1 16.3 35.3
1999 754 53.8 14.0 42.7
2000 726 56.8 12.8 43.9
2001 726 56.9 12.8 39.8
2002 713 51.5 13.8 42.8
2003 713 51.5 13.8 42.8
2004 793 54.4 14.6 45.9
2005 780 55.0 14.2 47.3
2006 781 55.2 14.1 47.2
2007 735 56.8 12.9 46.9
2008 694 58.8 11.8 49.6
2009 694 59.0 11.8 49.7
2010 703 59.9 11.7 50.2
2011 694 56.8 12.2 n/a
2012 679 54.6 12.4 26.5
2013 720 51.8 13.8 54.7
2014 736 49.1 14.9 53.3
2015 756 50.0 15.1 54.5
2016 716 52.0 13.7 54.3
2017 723 52.8 13.6 52.1
2018 757 51.1 14.8 52.7
2019 737 49.5 14.8 55
2020 734 46.6 15.7 53.5
2021 1089 69.8 15.5 53.3
2022 1095 72.1 15.1 49
2023 1075 67.8 15.8 52.2
2024 1016 71.0 14.2 56.2

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 Peterson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 839 n/a n/a n/a
1990 842 57.0 14.7 n/a
1991 825 59.0 13.9 n/a
1992 865 56.9 15.2 32.3
1993 585 38.0 15.4 40
1994 671 40.9 16.4 29.8
1995 677 45.8 14.8 29.8
1996 677 45.8 14.8 29.8
1997 741 47.3 15.7 35.1
1998 770 47.1 16.3 35.3
1999 754 53.8 14.0 42.7
2000 726 56.8 12.8 43.9
2001 726 56.9 12.8 39.8
2002 713 51.5 13.8 42.8
2003 713 51.5 13.8 42.8
2004 793 54.4 14.6 45.9
2005 780 55.0 14.2 47.3
2006 781 55.2 14.1 47.2
2007 735 56.8 12.9 46.9
2008 694 58.8 11.8 49.6
2009 694 59.0 11.8 49.7
2010 703 59.9 11.7 50.2
2011 694 56.8 12.2 n/a
2012 679 54.6 12.4 26.5
2013 720 51.8 13.8 54.7
2014 736 49.1 14.9 53.3
2015 756 50.0 15.1 54.5
2016 716 52.0 13.7 54.3
2017 723 52.8 13.6 52.1
2018 757 51.1 14.8 52.7
2019 737 49.5 14.8 55
2020 734 46.6 15.7 53.5
2021 1089 69.8 15.5 53.3
2022 1095 72.1 15.1 49
2023 1075 67.8 15.8 52.2
2024 1016 71.0 14.2 56.2

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 Peterson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,166 (14.3%) $6,998 (85.7%) $8,164
2020 $1,391 (17.2%) $6,698 (82.8%) $8,089
2021 $1,496 (18.1%) $6,782 (81.9%) $8,279

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 611th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1158th of 2330 Middle schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Peterson Middle)5155
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))5155
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Middle)4137
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))4137
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Peterson Middle)6155
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))6155
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Middle)6337
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))6337
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Peterson Middle)5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Peterson Middle)3723
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))3723
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Peterson Middle)10075
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kerrville Independent School District (Isd))6541
 24%
   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 Students7371075
 45.9%
African American1315
 15.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic350484
 38.3%
Pacific Islander11
White353542
 53.5%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%52.2%
 2.8%


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Students at Peterson Middle are 48% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,016 students attended Peterson Middle.

Students who attend Peterson Middle usually go on to attend Tivy High School

Peterson Middle ranks 943rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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