Kilgore Middle

Summary:

Kilgore Middle is a public middle school serving 885 students in grades 6-8 in the Kilgore Independent School District in Kilgore, Texas. The school's student population is predominantly White (43.39%) and Hispanic (38.64%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Kilgore Middle faces several key challenges. Its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across most subjects and grade levels. The school struggles particularly with its African American, White, English Language Learner, and Special Education student populations, ranking in the bottom quarter or third of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. However, Kilgore Middle's Gifted and Talented program is a relative strength, with the school ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools for this subgroup. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (75.14%), which likely contributes to its overall academic challenges.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Forest Park Magnet School, White Oak Middle, and Sabine Middle, Kilgore Middle's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Additionally, Kilgore Middle's ranking and performance on the STAAR assessments have declined over the past several years, from a high of 3 stars out of 5 in 2020-2021 to only 2 stars in the most recent years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 455 Baughman Rd
       Kilgore, TX  75662-5499


(903) 988-3902

District: Kilgore Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1332nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,953 Help


Students who attend Kilgore Middle usually attend:

High:    Kilgore High School

Feeder schools for Kilgore Middle:

Elementary:    Chandler Elementary
    Kilgore Intermediate
    Kilgore Pri

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  885

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
38.6%
African American:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kilgore Middle ranks worse than 56.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.92. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kilgore Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), Hispanic (38.6%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kilgore Middle is 16.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kilgore Middle is $7,953.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kilgore Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kilgore Middle 1332nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kilgore Middle in the ranking list.)

Kilgore Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kilgore Independent School District (Isd) 585th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kilgore Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.94 1084th 1573 31.1%
2005 50.08 880th 1582 44.4%
2006 50.73 870th 1585 45.1%
2007 58.80 741st 1684 56.0%
2008 60.54 703rd 1718 59.1%
2009 61.93 704th 1763 60.1%
2010 59.94 751st 1803 58.3%
2011 58.37 843rd 1895 55.5%
2012 48.58 1075th 1951 44.9%
2013 49.14 1088th 1973 44.9%
2014 41.66 1256th 1987 36.8%
2015 49.54 1105th 2043 45.9%
2016 43.46 1220th 1987 38.6%
2017 35.44 1317th 2027 35.0%
2018 38.49 1282nd 2080 38.4%
2019 37.84 1361st 2193 37.9%
2021 49.51 1038th 2252 53.9%
2022 42.41 1245th 2254 44.8%
2023 37.49 1480th 2330 36.5%
2024 41.92 1332nd 2361 43.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.98 645th 720 10.4%
2019 18.08 691st 753 8.2%
2021 39.86 437th 743 41.2%
2022 36.63 548th 813 32.6%
2023 36.75 546th 817 33.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.40 1105th 1376 19.7%
2019 34.80 979th 1445 32.2%
2021 49.58 614th 1592 61.4%
2022 30.21 1261st 1643 23.3%
2023 28.08 1353rd 1720 21.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 1013th 1597 36.6%
2019 29.71 1265th 1626 22.2%
2021 35.22 1106th 1712 35.4%
2022 23.41 1606th 1757 8.6%
2023 22.53 1657th 1815 8.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.67 1406th 2039 31.0%
2019 38.21 1345th 2073 35.1%
2021 49.47 974th 2172 55.2%
2022 43.74 1204th 2220 45.8%
2023 38.85 1415th 2251 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 1429th 2008 28.8%
2019 34.12 1433rd 2047 30.0%
2021 52.47 918th 2151 57.3%
2022 43.76 1195th 2221 46.2%
2023 45.50 1182nd 2241 47.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.08 91st 1430 93.6%
2019 76.91 181st 1446 87.5%
2021 79.97 175th 1501 88.3%
2022 75.90 249th 1488 83.3%
2023 61.75 683rd 1481 53.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.38 1403rd 2008 30.1%
2019 33.41 1458th 2058 29.2%
2021 53.89 742nd 2118 65.0%
2022 38.99 1312th 2182 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.04 1099th 2030 45.9%
2019 40.73 1194th 2069 42.3%
2021 46.56 1082nd 2168 50.1%
2022 41.23 1268th 2228 43.1%
2023 30.72 1629th 2245 27.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.43 1040th 1167 10.9%
2019 23.74 1006th 1193 15.7%
2021 33.44 836th 1213 31.1%
2022 31.45 910th 1251 27.3%
2023 27.42 971st 1273 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.97 1236th 1895 34.8%
2019 42.87 1066th 1935 44.9%
2021 55.28 731st 2043 64.2%
2022 41.71 1187th 2077 42.9%
2023 40.06 1292nd 2116 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kilgore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.46 1012th 1673 39.5%
2019 30.74 1281st 1684 23.9%
2021 36.91 1146th 1700 32.6%
2022 34.36 1230th 1723 28.6%
2023 30.97 1351st 1749 22.8%
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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 Kilgore Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 610 178 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1990 630 191 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1991 621 201 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1992 606 199 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1993 660 188 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 866
1994 669 203 1 28 5 n/a n/a 0 906
1995 616 203 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1996 616 203 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 864
1997 620 190 2 52 2 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 610 168 3 63 2 n/a n/a 0 846
1999 605 153 3 61 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2000 564 150 3 77 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 577 158 3 80 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2002 560 157 5 106 4 n/a n/a 0 832
2003 560 157 5 106 4 n/a n/a 0 832
2004 538 164 4 112 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2005 528 163 8 122 1 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 498 174 11 134 4 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 486 169 10 140 4 n/a n/a 0 809
2008 438 144 6 147 4 n/a n/a 0 739
2009 420 133 8 156 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2010 439 139 11 176 7 n/a n/a 0 772
2011 446 151 11 199 7 0 28 0 842
2012 447 151 12 211 6 0 25 0 852
2013 427 152 11 207 9 0 25 0 831
2014 444 160 10 213 13 0 27 0 867
2015 444 158 4 254 11 2 27 0 900
2016 440 146 10 274 11 0 25 0 906
2017 405 126 9 305 8 0 37 0 890
2018 404 123 6 299 9 1 42 0 884
2019 443 108 8 313 7 1 44 0 924
2020 478 117 7 322 7 0 50 0 981
2021 456 117 9 335 5 0 40 0 962
2022 420 104 5 334 3 0 44 0 910
2023 384 110 4 342 1 0 44 0 885

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 Kilgore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 n/a n/a n/a
1990 837 47.0 17.8 n/a
1991 843 47.0 17.9 n/a
1992 830 47.7 17.4 31.3
1993 866 48.0 18.0 35.7
1994 906 51.5 17.6 33.8
1995 864 54.6 15.8 35
1996 864 54.6 15.8 35
1997 866 53.0 16.3 34.9
1998 846 55.8 15.2 33.9
1999 822 56.5 14.5 38.9
2000 795 57.7 13.8 39
2001 820 56.6 14.5 40.7
2002 832 57.8 14.4 50
2003 832 57.8 14.4 50
2004 820 57.3 14.3 49.3
2005 822 56.6 14.5 48.1
2006 821 55.1 14.9 47.5
2007 809 57.9 14.0 47.2
2008 739 57.5 12.9 47.9
2009 720 56.8 12.7 50.1
2010 772 54.5 14.1 54.4
2011 842 59.4 14.1 58.9
2012 852 57.5 14.8 58.3
2013 831 59.0 14.0 57.3
2014 867 60.3 14.3 57
2015 900 59.0 15.2 56.2
2016 906 60.0 15.1 58.6
2017 890 60.6 14.6 65.8
2018 884 61.1 14.4 62
2019 924 62.5 14.7 66.1
2020 981 63.6 15.4 61.6
2021 962 55.8 17.2 60.7
2022 910 55.4 16.4 76.2
2023 885 52.8 16.7 75.1

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 Kilgore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 798 n/a n/a n/a
1990 837 47.0 17.8 n/a
1991 843 47.0 17.9 n/a
1992 830 47.7 17.4 31.3
1993 866 48.0 18.0 35.7
1994 906 51.5 17.6 33.8
1995 864 54.6 15.8 35
1996 864 54.6 15.8 35
1997 866 53.0 16.3 34.9
1998 846 55.8 15.2 33.9
1999 822 56.5 14.5 38.9
2000 795 57.7 13.8 39
2001 820 56.6 14.5 40.7
2002 832 57.8 14.4 50
2003 832 57.8 14.4 50
2004 820 57.3 14.3 49.3
2005 822 56.6 14.5 48.1
2006 821 55.1 14.9 47.5
2007 809 57.9 14.0 47.2
2008 739 57.5 12.9 47.9
2009 720 56.8 12.7 50.1
2010 772 54.5 14.1 54.4
2011 842 59.4 14.1 58.9
2012 852 57.5 14.8 58.3
2013 831 59.0 14.0 57.3
2014 867 60.3 14.3 57
2015 900 59.0 15.2 56.2
2016 906 60.0 15.1 58.6
2017 890 60.6 14.6 65.8
2018 884 61.1 14.4 62
2019 924 62.5 14.7 66.1
2020 981 63.6 15.4 61.6
2021 962 55.8 17.2 60.7
2022 910 55.4 16.4 76.2
2023 885 52.8 16.7 75.1

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 Kilgore Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $839 (10.5%) $7,138 (89.5%) $7,977
2020 $784 (10.0%) $7,081 (90.0%) $7,864
2021 $846 (10.6%) $7,107 (89.4%) $7,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kilgore Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1361st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1480th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kilgore Middle)2444
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))2444
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Middle)2830
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))2830
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Kilgore Middle)4242
   7th Grade Reading (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))4242
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Middle)3729
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))3729
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kilgore Middle)4450
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))4450
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Middle)5042
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))5042
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kilgore Middle)4031
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))4031
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kilgore Middle)2421
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))2421
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kilgore Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Kilgore Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   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 Students924885
 4.2%
African American108110
 1.9%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic313342
 9.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White443384
 13.3%
Two or More Races4444
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.1%75.1%
 9%


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Kilgore Middle ranks 1332nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 885 students attended Kilgore Middle.

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

Students at Kilgore Middle are 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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