Ann Richards Middle

Summary:

Ann Richards Middle is a public middle school located in Mission, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 729 students. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ann Richards Middle has a 100% Hispanic student population, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the area. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 715 out of 2,254 Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,672 out of 2,252 in 2020-2021, but has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. Ann Richards Middle performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, and in the top 20% for migrant students. The school's STAAR test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 8th-grade mathematics and Algebra I, and it has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% over the past several years.

Compared to other middle schools in the La Joya ISD and the neighboring Mission Consolidated ISD, Domingo Trevino Middle, Alton Memorial J H, and Juan De Dios Salinas Middle, Ann Richards Middle generally outperforms its peers in test scores and other metrics, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 95%, suggests that it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7005 Ann Richards Rd
       Mission, TX  78572


(956) 323-2860

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,562 Help


Students who attend Ann Richards Middle usually attend:

High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Feeder schools for Ann Richards Middle:

Elementary:    Elodia R Chapa Elementary
    Henry B Gonzalez Elementary
    Narciso Cavazos

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  736

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Compare Details Ann Richards Middle ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.2. (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 Ann Richards Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ann Richards Middle is 17.2, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ann Richards Middle is $14,562, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ann Richards Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Richards Middle 915th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ann Richards Middle in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ann Richards Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.42 777th 1573 50.6%
2005 50.79 869th 1582 45.1%
2006 49.75 894th 1585 43.6%
2007 51.14 935th 1684 44.5%
2008 38.91 1266th 1718 26.3%
2009 30.91 1453rd 1763 17.6%
2010 18.82 1674th 1803 7.2%
2011 44.58 1285th 1895 32.2%
2012 36.36 1367th 1951 29.9%
2013 38.76 1356th 1973 31.3%
2014 29.91 1520th 1987 23.5%
2015 33.25 1492nd 2043 27.0%
2016 44.92 1179th 1987 40.7%
2017 47.40 958th 2027 52.7%
2018 45.19 1076th 2080 48.3%
2019 52.16 915th 2193 58.3%
2021 27.34 1672nd 2252 25.8%
2022 60.46 715th 2254 68.3%
2023 62.75 715th 2330 69.3%
2024 55.20 915th 2361 61.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 162nd 1376 88.2%
2019 80.79 132nd 1445 90.9%
2021 54.61 500th 1592 68.6%
2022 81.64 147th 1643 91.1%
2023 77.68 207th 1720 88.0%
2024 57.15 576th 1760 67.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 1118th 1597 30.0%
2019 52.32 536th 1626 67.0%
2021 23.92 1538th 1712 10.2%
2022 62.55 358th 1757 79.6%
2023 60.13 420th 1815 76.9%
2024 50.28 802nd 1881 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.83 668th 2039 67.2%
2019 65.26 501st 2073 75.8%
2021 36.21 1440th 2172 33.7%
2022 73.23 333rd 2220 85.0%
2023 74.89 329th 2251 85.4%
2024 67.61 461st 2224 79.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.25 14th 125 88.8%
2019 64.81 24th 108 77.8%
2022 96.70 1st 70 98.6%
2023 97.80 1st 76 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 1016th 2008 49.4%
2019 55.29 808th 2047 60.5%
2021 36.81 1356th 2151 37.0%
2022 64.93 584th 2221 73.7%
2023 65.99 577th 2241 74.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 887th 1430 38.0%
2019 49.95 914th 1446 36.8%
2021 22.39 1260th 1501 16.1%
2022 62.53 608th 1488 59.1%
2023 68.68 452nd 1481 69.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.93 396th 2008 80.3%
2019 80.47 170th 2058 91.7%
2021 50.60 847th 2118 60.0%
2022 88.44 100th 2182 95.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 1108th 2030 45.4%
2019 47.53 966th 2069 53.3%
2021 20.96 1815th 2168 16.3%
2022 55.18 853rd 2228 61.7%
2023 59.39 779th 2245 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ann Richards Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.25 769th 1895 59.4%
2019 60.01 596th 1935 69.2%
2021 33.94 1389th 2043 32.0%
2022 69.07 424th 2077 79.6%
2023 71.64 383rd 2116 81.9%
2024 63.08 571st 2108 72.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Ann Richards Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 4 0 0 822 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2001 4 1 0 998 0 n/a n/a 0 1003
2002 3 0 2 1190 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2003 3 0 2 1190 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
2004 4 2 0 839 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2005 6 2 0 800 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2006 2 2 0 856 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2007 2 0 0 905 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2008 2 0 0 1198 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2009 1 0 0 1209 1 n/a n/a 0 1211
2010 2 0 0 827 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2011 0 0 0 869 1 0 0 0 870
2012 0 0 0 845 1 0 0 0 846
2013 0 0 0 876 0 0 0 0 876
2014 0 0 0 913 1 0 0 0 914
2015 1 1 0 936 0 0 0 0 938
2016 0 0 0 884 0 0 0 0 884
2017 2 0 0 890 0 0 0 0 892
2018 1 0 0 823 0 0 0 0 824
2019 0 0 0 793 0 0 0 0 793
2020 0 0 0 760 0 0 0 0 760
2021 0 0 0 765 0 0 0 0 765
2022 0 0 0 723 0 0 0 0 723
2023 0 0 0 729 0 0 0 0 729
2024 0 0 0 736 0 0 0 0 736

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 Ann Richards Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 826 59.2 14.0 93.5
2001 1003 59.8 16.8 94.2
2002 1195 74.2 16.1 77.7
2003 1195 74.2 16.1 77.7
2004 845 59.6 14.2 75.9
2005 808 63.2 12.8 74.4
2006 860 66.7 12.9 65.9
2007 907 67.9 13.4 64.4
2008 1200 82.2 14.6 57.7
2009 1211 83.1 14.6 44.1
2010 829 69.7 11.8 27.1
2011 870 62.5 13.9 10.5
2012 846 64.3 13.1 3.7
2013 876 63.1 13.8 99.3
2014 914 66.3 13.7 99.3
2015 938 63.0 14.8 98.4
2016 884 62.0 14.2 98.1
2017 892 61.6 14.4 97.4
2018 824 59.7 13.7 97.3
2019 793 52.8 14.9 96.1
2020 760 55.6 13.6 94.3
2021 765 52.0 14.6 95
2022 723 54.3 13.3 94.6
2023 729 51.3 14.2 95.9
2024 736 42.6 17.2 98.9

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 Ann Richards Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 826 59.2 14.0 93.5
2001 1003 59.8 16.8 94.2
2002 1195 74.2 16.1 77.7
2003 1195 74.2 16.1 77.7
2004 845 59.6 14.2 75.9
2005 808 63.2 12.8 74.4
2006 860 66.7 12.9 65.9
2007 907 67.9 13.4 64.4
2008 1200 82.2 14.6 57.7
2009 1211 83.1 14.6 44.1
2010 829 69.7 11.8 27.1
2011 870 62.5 13.9 10.5
2012 846 64.3 13.1 3.7
2013 876 63.1 13.8 99.3
2014 914 66.3 13.7 99.3
2015 938 63.0 14.8 98.4
2016 884 62.0 14.2 98.1
2017 892 61.6 14.4 97.4
2018 824 59.7 13.7 97.3
2019 793 52.8 14.9 96.1
2020 760 55.6 13.6 94.3
2021 765 52.0 14.6 95
2022 723 54.3 13.3 94.6
2023 729 51.3 14.2 95.9
2024 736 42.6 17.2 98.9

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 Ann Richards Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,417 (19.6%) $9,925 (80.4%) $12,342
2020 $2,779 (22.3%) $9,695 (77.7%) $12,474
2021 $2,478 (17.0%) $12,084 (83.0%) $14,562

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ann Richards Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 915th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 715th of 2330 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Middle)2440
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))2343
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Middle)5443
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3728
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Middle)4148
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3444
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Middle)5250
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ann Richards Middle)4056
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ann Richards Middle)7268
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))6154
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ann Richards Middle)5058
 8%
   8th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4743
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ann Richards Middle)3336
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ann Richards Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))7243
 29%
   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 Students793729
 8.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic793729
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%95.9%
 0.2%


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Students at Ann Richards Middle are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 736 students attended Ann Richards Middle.

Students who attend Ann Richards Middle usually go on to attend Jimmy Carter Early College High School

Ann Richards Middle ranks 915th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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