Lancaster Middle

Summary:

Lancaster Middle is a public middle school located in Lancaster, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,007 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 74.28% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. Lancaster Middle is part of the Lancaster Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 774 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lancaster Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.61% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 8th-grade students was just 9.03%, significantly lower than the state average of 40.23%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a ranking of 2082 out of 2361 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Lancaster Middle to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For instance, G.W. Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center, which is located just 0.22 miles away and is part of the same district, has slightly higher academic performance on STAAR tests. Additionally, the nearby Judge Louis A. Bedford Junior Law Academy, a public magnet school in the Dallas ISD, outperforms Lancaster Middle on most STAAR tests, despite serving a similar demographic of students. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and White students, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 822 W Pleasant Run Rd
       Lancaster, TX  75146-1446


(972) 218-1660

District: Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2082nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,823 Help


Students who attend Lancaster Middle usually attend:

High:    Lancaster High School

Feeder schools for Lancaster Middle:

Elementary:    Belt Line Elementary
    Houston Elementary
    Pleasant Run Elementary
    Rolling Hills Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  968

Racial breakdown:

African American:
71.1%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster Middle ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.69. (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: African American (71.1%), Hispanic (25.5%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle is 18.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster Middle is $8,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lancaster Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Middle 2082nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lancaster Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lancaster Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Independent School District (Isd) 774th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lancaster Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.49 1431st 1573 9.0%
2005 9.42 1504th 1582 4.9%
2006 2.74 1559th 1585 1.6%
2007 15.41 1555th 1684 7.7%
2008 9.73 1657th 1718 3.6%
2009 25.09 1535th 1763 12.9%
2010 21.57 1640th 1803 9.0%
2011 38.97 1430th 1895 24.5%
2012 33.23 1432nd 1951 26.6%
2013 53.68 952nd 1973 51.7%
2014 55.28 910th 1987 54.2%
2015 54.80 953rd 2043 53.4%
2016 47.42 1127th 1987 43.3%
2017 35.23 1327th 2027 34.5%
2018 48.36 995th 2080 52.2%
2019 50.38 976th 2193 55.5%
2021 27.52 1666th 2252 26.0%
2022 27.96 1706th 2254 24.3%
2023 20.33 1976th 2330 15.2%
2024 17.69 2082nd 2361 11.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.55 321st 720 55.4%
2019 60.55 267th 753 64.5%
2021 15.65 696th 743 6.3%
2022 31.34 606th 813 25.5%
2023 14.26 771st 817 5.6%
2024 13.73 772nd 812 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.11 69th 1376 95.0%
2019 82.11 115th 1445 92.0%
2021 69.27 240th 1592 84.9%
2022 30.79 1235th 1643 24.8%
2023 46.82 820th 1720 52.3%
2024 29.91 1334th 1760 24.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 642nd 1597 59.8%
2019 39.50 912th 1626 43.9%
2021 32.56 1216th 1712 29.0%
2022 37.71 1052nd 1757 40.1%
2023 21.60 1687th 1815 7.1%
2024 21.89 1682nd 1881 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 627th 2039 69.2%
2019 63.26 551st 2073 73.4%
2021 39.08 1332nd 2172 38.7%
2022 34.49 1562nd 2220 29.6%
2023 25.02 1863rd 2251 17.2%
2024 18.75 2023rd 2224 9.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.94 639th 2008 68.2%
2019 56.30 774th 2047 62.2%
2021 33.17 1473rd 2151 31.5%
2022 29.64 1649th 2221 25.8%
2023 20.37 1915th 2241 14.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 1072nd 1430 25.0%
2019 28.83 1213th 1446 16.1%
2021 18.57 1311th 1501 12.7%
2022 17.68 1344th 1488 9.7%
2023 7.58 1432nd 1481 3.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.32 658th 2008 67.2%
2019 65.79 410th 2058 80.1%
2021 48.57 905th 2118 57.3%
2022 44.98 1068th 2182 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 1292nd 2030 36.4%
2019 44.12 1085th 2069 47.6%
2021 23.14 1757th 2168 19.0%
2022 26.31 1753rd 2228 21.3%
2023 20.11 1924th 2245 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.35 272nd 1167 76.7%
2019 66.77 279th 1193 76.6%
2021 41.09 663rd 1213 45.3%
2022 43.83 624th 1251 50.1%
2023 32.89 870th 1273 31.7%
2024 26.14 1037th 1271 18.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 925th 1895 51.2%
2019 56.68 684th 1935 64.7%
2021 51.55 837th 2043 59.0%
2022 37.71 1304th 2077 37.2%
2023 34.08 1477th 2116 30.2%
2024 24.20 1776th 2108 15.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lancaster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 1318th 1673 21.2%
2019 45.22 918th 1684 45.5%
2021 11.61 1613th 1700 5.1%
2022 19.90 1539th 1723 10.7%
2023 41.34 1090th 1749 37.7%
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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.

Lancaster Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, May 11, 2015

Open Quote I'm a LISD parent with a middle school educational background. I've volunteered and worked with students attending Lancaster Middle School. The students I've helped were eager to learn, respectful, and well disciplined. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 2, 2012

Open Quote My son's teachers have been wonderful and I'm pleased with the school. There are great classes and programs available to students. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Open Quote My oldest son recently completed 6th grade and LMS. He did very well and his teachers were excellent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lancaster Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 203 2 64 2 n/a n/a 0 667
1989 382 234 2 61 5 n/a n/a 0 684
1990 381 250 4 49 5 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 360 268 2 50 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1992 309 287 3 52 2 n/a n/a 0 653
1993 311 316 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1994 270 336 0 67 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1995 211 403 1 86 3 n/a n/a 0 704
1996 211 403 1 86 3 n/a n/a 0 704
1997 226 393 8 74 6 n/a n/a 0 707
1998 193 412 6 75 2 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 164 454 1 85 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 128 501 3 73 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 116 507 4 80 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 72 589 0 79 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 72 589 0 79 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 63 632 2 122 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2005 48 683 2 120 3 n/a n/a 0 856
2006 39 743 2 121 1 n/a n/a 0 906
2007 51 1100 2 237 3 n/a n/a 0 1393
2008 32 1079 2 238 5 n/a n/a 0 1356
2009 26 1025 1 236 4 n/a n/a 0 1292
2010 26 1058 2 227 5 n/a n/a 0 1318
2011 27 1003 2 218 11 1 2 0 1264
2012 19 643 1 163 10 0 2 0 838
2013 17 741 2 186 5 0 2 0 953
2014 14 763 2 196 11 0 2 0 988
2015 23 752 2 204 7 0 2 0 990
2016 20 858 0 221 4 0 11 0 1114
2017 16 834 0 211 2 0 14 0 1077
2018 16 780 1 187 3 0 20 0 1007
2019 22 790 5 183 8 1 19 0 1028
2020 18 822 6 204 5 3 13 0 1071
2021 15 869 4 206 2 3 18 0 1117
2022 18 849 3 221 5 1 21 0 1118
2023 11 748 3 221 4 0 20 0 1007
2024 9 688 3 247 0 0 21 0 968

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 Lancaster Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 38.0 17.5 n/a
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 689 38.0 18.1 n/a
1991 681 39.7 17.1 n/a
1992 653 40.4 16.1 22.2
1993 695 42.0 16.5 30.4
1994 674 44.0 15.3 24.2
1995 704 44.9 15.7 10.1
1996 704 44.9 15.7 10.1
1997 707 50.7 13.9 27.6
1998 688 52.9 13.0 26.5
1999 704 49.3 14.3 50.6
2000 705 53.9 13.1 45
2001 707 43.7 16.2 45.7
2002 741 50.8 14.6 50.2
2003 741 50.8 14.6 50.2
2004 821 45.5 18.0 54.9
2005 856 51.7 16.6 60.6
2006 906 51.0 17.8 63.4
2007 1393 56.4 24.7 66.4
2008 1356 74.2 18.3 77.7
2009 1292 80.0 16.1 73.2
2010 1318 68.7 19.1 78.8
2011 1264 72.4 17.4 81.3
2012 838 50.8 16.4 81
2013 953 51.0 18.6 84.4
2014 988 49.5 19.9 82.3
2015 990 64.0 15.4 87.7
2016 1114 66.0 16.8 88.4
2017 1077 61.0 17.6 85.3
2018 1007 59.6 16.8 85.7
2019 1028 60.0 17.1 84.6
2020 1071 58.4 18.3 87.7
2021 1117 59.2 18.8 84.2
2022 1118 53.6 20.8 83.2
2023 1007 62.9 16.0 84.3
2024 968 53.4 18.1 85.4

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 Lancaster Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 667 38.0 17.5 n/a
1989 684 n/a n/a n/a
1990 689 38.0 18.1 n/a
1991 681 39.7 17.1 n/a
1992 653 40.4 16.1 22.2
1993 695 42.0 16.5 30.4
1994 674 44.0 15.3 24.2
1995 704 44.9 15.7 10.1
1996 704 44.9 15.7 10.1
1997 707 50.7 13.9 27.6
1998 688 52.9 13.0 26.5
1999 704 49.3 14.3 50.6
2000 705 53.9 13.1 45
2001 707 43.7 16.2 45.7
2002 741 50.8 14.6 50.2
2003 741 50.8 14.6 50.2
2004 821 45.5 18.0 54.9
2005 856 51.7 16.6 60.6
2006 906 51.0 17.8 63.4
2007 1393 56.4 24.7 66.4
2008 1356 74.2 18.3 77.7
2009 1292 80.0 16.1 73.2
2010 1318 68.7 19.1 78.8
2011 1264 72.4 17.4 81.3
2012 838 50.8 16.4 81
2013 953 51.0 18.6 84.4
2014 988 49.5 19.9 82.3
2015 990 64.0 15.4 87.7
2016 1114 66.0 16.8 88.4
2017 1077 61.0 17.6 85.3
2018 1007 59.6 16.8 85.7
2019 1028 60.0 17.1 84.6
2020 1071 58.4 18.3 87.7
2021 1117 59.2 18.8 84.2
2022 1118 53.6 20.8 83.2
2023 1007 62.9 16.0 84.3
2024 968 53.4 18.1 85.4

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 Lancaster Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $998 (10.9%) $8,189 (89.1%) $9,187
2021 $683 (7.7%) $8,140 (92.3%) $8,823

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 976th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1976th of 2330 Middle schools
 40.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Lancaster Middle)3741
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))3741
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Middle)4217
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4217
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lancaster Middle)4540
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4540
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Middle)6122
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6122
 39%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lancaster Middle)5020
 30%
   8th Grade Science (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))5020
 30%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lancaster Middle)4011
 29%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))4011
 29%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster Middle)10069
 31%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lancaster Independent School District (Isd))6622
 44%
   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 Students10281007
 2%
African American790748
 5.3%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic183221
 20.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2211
 50%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%84.3%
 0.3%


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Lancaster Middle ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Lancaster Middle are 71% African American, 26% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 968 students attended Lancaster Middle.


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