Lowell H Strike Middle

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Lowell H Strike Middle ranks 1176 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lowell H Strike Middle is a public middle school in Little Elm, Texas, serving 992 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked 449 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowell H Strike Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with 32.36% White, 20.97% African American, 35.58% Hispanic, 4.64% Asian, and 5.54% two or more races. The school has shown strong performance in certain subject areas, particularly in STAAR/Algebra I End of Course exams, where 80.46% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 42.29% for the district and 44.73% for the state. Lowell H Strike Middle also has a relatively strong program for Gifted and Talented students, ranking 437 out of 1501 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021, the highest ranking among nearby schools like Griffin Middle and Lakeview Middle.

However, Lowell H Strike Middle faces some challenges, including a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (44.56% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and uneven performance across different student subgroups. While the school performs well for Gifted and Talented students, it struggles with English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, from 851 out of 2252 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 1300 out of 2330 in 2022-2023, suggesting it may be facing challenges in keeping up with the performance of other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8798 Scottys Lake Ln
Little Elm, TX 75056

(972) 947-9457

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1176^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,220

Students who attend Lowell H Strike Middle usually attend:

High:

Little Elm High School

Feeder schools for Lowell H Strike Middle:

Elementary:	Hackberry Elementary
	Lakeview Elementary
	Prestwick Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 929

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.2%

White:

31.2%

African American:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lowell H Strike Middle ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.67. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lowell H Strike Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.2%), White (31.2%), African American (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell H Strike Middle is 17. (See more...)

Compare Lowell H Strike Middle employs 54.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell H Strike Middle is $9,220.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowell H Strike Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell H Strike Middle 1176^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lowell H Strike Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Little Elm Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) 449^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lowell H Strike Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.96	851^st	2252	62.2%
2022	50.85	992^nd	2254	56.0%
2023	42.54	1300^th	2330	44.2%
2024	46.67	1176^th	2361	50.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.87	280^th	743	62.3%
2022	58.60	287^th	813	64.7%
2023	45.03	449^th	817	45.0%
2024	44.50	436^th	812	46.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	33.02	1146^th	1592	28.0%
2022	27.73	1340^th	1643	18.4%
2023	24.00	1463^rd	1720	14.9%
2024	28.44	1379^th	1760	21.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.75	1128^th	1712	34.1%
2022	49.56	666^th	1757	62.1%
2023	29.10	1455^th	1815	19.8%
2024	21.86	1684^th	1881	10.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.84	1243^rd	2172	42.8%
2022	33.19	1609^th	2220	27.5%
2023	24.61	1874^th	2251	16.7%
2024	26.31	1816^th	2224	18.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.11	797^th	2151	62.9%
2022	49.77	1014^th	2221	54.3%
2023	40.43	1339^th	2241	40.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.88	437^th	1501	70.9%
2022	60.21	670^th	1488	55.0%
2023	48.81	964^th	1481	34.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.78	1315^th	2118	37.9%
2022	34.04	1538^th	2182	29.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.26	871^st	2168	59.8%
2022	50.08	1004^th	2228	54.9%
2023	43.54	1226^th	2245	45.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.64	227^th	589	61.5%
2022	51.65	322^nd	606	46.9%
2023	54.34	319^th	616	48.2%
2024	44.87	400^th	612	34.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.09	402^nd	1213	66.9%
2022	41.40	679^th	1251	45.7%
2023	37.73	764^th	1273	40.0%
2024	42.29	682^nd	1271	46.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.09	1170^th	2043	42.7%
2022	36.14	1354^th	2077	34.8%
2023	33.40	1496^th	2116	29.3%
2024	27.79	1661^st	2108	21.2%

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Rank History for White students at Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.04	695^th	1700	59.1%
2022	56.20	687^th	1723	60.1%
2023	40.45	1118^th	1749	36.1%
2024	44.12	975^th	1724	43.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a student
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

I luckily attended this school for only one year, but my younger brother isn't as lucky. I have been told not only by him, but also the parents of other students, and some students as well that this school has a bit of a bullying problem (some students got pulled out to get homeschooled) Most of the good staff have been replaced (i'm sure some are still good). My experience hasn't been as bad as my brothers, and I am thankful that this is his last year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lowell H Strike Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	340	178	47	351	4	3	45	968
2022	342	201	57	355	4	4	52	1015
2023	321	208	46	353	5	4	55	992
2024	290	196	55	327	3	2	56	929

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 Lowell H Strike Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	968	54.0	17.8	46.2
2022	1015	54.1	18.7	42.2
2023	992	55.8	17.7	44.6
2024	929	54.4	17.0	46.8

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 Lowell H Strike Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	968	54.0	17.8	46.2
2022	1015	54.1	18.7	42.2
2023	992	55.8	17.7	44.6
2024	929	54.4	17.0	46.8

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 Lowell H Strike Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$725 (7.9%)	$8,496 (92.1%)	$9,220

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Lowell H Strike Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowell H Strike Middle	Public	6-8	8798 Scottys Lake Ln	Little Elm	75056	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 947-9457	929	54	17.0	46.8%	290 (31.2%)	196 (21.1%)	327 (35.2%)	55 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.0%)	46.7	1176^th of 2361 public middle schools	50.2%		42.5	1300^th of 2330 public middle schools	44.2%	124	80.5	53.4	52.9	52.4	36.0	11.9	31.9	39.8	28.6	$9,220	$725	$8,496
Lakeview Middle	Public	6-8	4300 Keys Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5974	419	45	9.3	55.1%	133 (31.7%)	74 (17.7%)	155 (37.0%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.3%)	37.4	1487^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.0%		34.4	1587^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.9%	100	44.4	53.0	54.6	45.8	28.8	9.2	26.6	30.7	20.0	$12,030	$1,480	$10,550
Pioneer Heritage Middle	Public	6-8	1649 High Shoals Dr	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4700	1,071	68	15.8	6.6%	353 (33.0%)	71 (6.6%)	98 (9.2%)	502 (46.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.0%)	98	22^nd of 2361 public middle schools	99.1%		97.2	39^th of 2330 public middle schools	98.3%	17	100.0	89.0	90.7	89.5	76.6	81.4	86.8	84.1	72.3	$8,508	$378	$8,130
Pearson Middle	Public	6-8	2323 Stonebrook Pkwy	Frisco	75036	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4450	1,025	69	14.7	5.5%	324 (31.6%)	57 (5.6%)	110 (10.7%)	481 (46.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.1%)	97.1	38^th of 2361 public middle schools	98.4%		97.7	27^th of 2330 public middle schools	98.8%	11	99.5	89.7	89.2	88.1	75.1	84.1	63.6	84.8	72.8	$8,965	$378	$8,587
Griffin Middle	Public	6-8	5105 N Colony Blvd	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5973	720	55	13.0	54.7%	196 (27.2%)	141 (19.6%)	288 (40.0%)	57 (7.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.6%)	39.8	1391^st of 2361 public middle schools	41.1%		42	1323^rd of 2330 public middle schools	43.2%	68	85.3	55.2	46.9	56.0	25.9	16.2	36.6	26.5	19.4	$10,928	$1,264	$9,664
Denton County J J A E P	Public	6	500 Lobo Ln	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 947-9340	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cobb Middle	Public	6-8	9400 Teel Pkwy	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4300	853	63	13.4	14.7%	345 (40.4%)	82 (9.6%)	117 (13.7%)	259 (30.4%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.9%)	86.9	213^th of 2361 public middle schools	91.0%		85.3	241^st of 2330 public middle schools	89.7%	28	87.9	75.6	77.1	81.2	54.6	59.1	34.1	69.6	55.3	$9,699	$378	$9,321
Jerry R Walker Middle	Public	6-8	633 French Settlement	Little Elm	75068	Denton County	Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 947-9340	930	55	16.8	56.2%	262 (28.2%)	205 (22.0%)	380 (40.9%)	33 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.2%)	43.2	1302^nd of 2361 public middle schools	44.9%		42	1321^st of 2330 public middle schools	43.3%	19	62.7	38.5	48.3	55.4	27.4	13.9	45.7	44.3	22.0	$9,295	$698	$8,597
Griffin Middle	Public	6-8	3703 Edorado Pkwy	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4900	748	54	13.9	7.2%	427 (57.1%)	50 (6.7%)	97 (13.0%)	128 (17.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	83.5	262^nd of 2361 public middle schools	88.9%		88.6	169^th of 2330 public middle schools	92.7%	93	86.3	79.1	80.4	79.6	54.8	64.2	27.3	68.8	38.7	$9,391	$378	$9,013
Killian Middle	Public	6-8	2561 Fm 544	Lewisville	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 713-5977	945	64	14.8	28.9%	220 (23.3%)	107 (11.3%)	217 (23.0%)	357 (37.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.4%)	84.6	242^nd of 2361 public middle schools	89.8%		84.3	255^th of 2330 public middle schools	89.1%	13	96.2	77.2	75.8	71.6	54.9	26.2	63.2	67.2	54.1	$8,307	$1,149	$7,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell H Strike Middle

What is the racial makeup of Lowell H Strike Middle?

Students at Lowell H Strike Middle are 35% Hispanic, 31% White, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Lowell H Strike Middle attend?

Students who attend Lowell H Strike Middle usually go on to attend Little Elm High School

How many students attend Lowell H Strike Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 929 students attended Lowell H Strike Middle.

What district is Lowell H Strike Middle in?

Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

Is Lowell H Strike Middle a good school?

Lowell H Strike Middle ranks 1176^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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