Lyford Middle

Summary:

Lyford Middle is a public middle school located in Lyford, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 299. The school is part of the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 835 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lyford Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 95% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Lyford Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from as low as 4.05% in 8th grade Math to 40.91% in 7th grade Reading, significantly lower than the state averages. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 1,404 and 2,081 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools in recent years, earning a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lyford Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools for these groups. Additionally, the school has experienced a higher dropout rate compared to the state average.

While Lyford Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby middle schools, such as Memorial Middle in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Myra Green Middle in the Raymondville Independent School District, the school's struggles are not solely due to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearby schools with comparable racial/ethnic compositions, such as Carlos Truan J.H. and La Villa Middle, consistently outperform Lyford Middle on state assessments, suggesting that the school could benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to better serve its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12820 Glenn Lofton
       Lyford, TX  78569-0220


(956) 347-3910

District: Lyford Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2081st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,410 Help


Students who attend Lyford Middle usually attend:

High:    Lyford High School

Feeder schools for Lyford Middle:

Elementary:    Lyford Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.0%
White:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lyford Middle ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (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: Hispanic (96%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyford Middle is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyford Middle is $12,410.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lyford Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lyford Middle 2081st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Lyford Middle in the ranking list.)

Lyford Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyford Consolidated Independent School District 835th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lyford Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.59 1359th 1573 13.6%
2005 20.35 1379th 1582 12.8%
2006 21.10 1380th 1585 12.9%
2007 32.48 1310th 1684 22.2%
2008 57.69 779th 1718 54.7%
2009 49.41 1047th 1763 40.6%
2010 49.24 1099th 1803 39.0%
2011 50.00 1149th 1895 39.4%
2012 29.94 1509th 1951 22.7%
2013 41.57 1269th 1973 35.7%
2014 34.92 1410th 1987 29.0%
2015 54.63 957th 2043 53.2%
2016 63.18 732nd 1987 63.2%
2017 37.26 1268th 2027 37.4%
2018 47.64 1022nd 2080 50.9%
2019 33.16 1500th 2193 31.6%
2021 34.11 1469th 2252 34.8%
2022 37.86 1404th 2254 37.7%
2023 19.68 1995th 2330 14.4%
2024 17.71 2081st 2361 11.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 538th 1376 60.9%
2019 18.81 1377th 1445 4.7%
2021 34.41 1096th 1592 31.2%
2022 24.90 1423rd 1643 13.4%
2023 23.37 1475th 1720 14.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.54 1329th 1597 16.8%
2019 17.76 1586th 1626 2.5%
2021 30.40 1299th 1712 24.1%
2022 29.09 1403rd 1757 20.1%
2023 25.01 1598th 1815 12.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 809th 2039 60.3%
2019 37.68 1370th 2073 33.9%
2021 36.46 1430th 2172 34.2%
2022 40.92 1302nd 2220 41.4%
2023 20.83 1983rd 2251 11.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.40 3rd 125 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.03 932nd 2008 53.6%
2019 27.68 1607th 2047 21.5%
2021 30.29 1556th 2151 27.7%
2022 35.14 1476th 2221 33.5%
2023 17.80 1989th 2241 11.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 1219th 1430 14.8%
2019 26.68 1237th 1446 14.5%
2021 25.12 1233rd 1501 17.9%
2022 42.07 1056th 1488 29.0%
2023 26.80 1270th 1481 14.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.89 1147th 2008 42.9%
2019 32.47 1499th 2058 27.2%
2021 26.21 1788th 2118 15.6%
2022 29.34 1716th 2182 21.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 1129th 2030 44.4%
2019 37.17 1314th 2069 36.5%
2021 37.58 1310th 2168 39.6%
2022 40.99 1279th 2228 42.6%
2023 22.22 1862nd 2245 17.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 705th 1895 62.8%
2019 38.56 1209th 1935 37.5%
2021 41.11 1167th 2043 42.9%
2022 42.74 1145th 2077 44.9%
2023 23.32 1784th 2116 15.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lyford Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.81 735th 1700 56.8%
2022 78.65 240th 1723 86.1%
2023 42.56 1059th 1749 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Lyford Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 23 0 0 320 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 13 0 0 320 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 16 0 0 357 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1992 24 1 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 31 1 0 389 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 32 1 0 379 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 26 1 0 380 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 26 1 0 380 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 20 1 0 365 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 19 1 0 358 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 8 0 0 335 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 15 0 0 337 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 9 0 0 336 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 17 1 0 326 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 17 1 0 326 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 13 0 0 322 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 17 1 0 338 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 13 1 0 360 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2007 9 2 0 333 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2008 18 1 1 332 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 11 0 1 333 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 13 0 2 310 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 6 0 2 327 0 0 0 0 335
2012 10 0 2 302 0 0 0 0 314
2013 7 0 2 325 0 0 0 0 334
2014 12 0 1 336 0 0 0 0 349
2015 11 0 0 349 0 0 2 0 362
2016 7 1 2 347 0 0 0 0 357
2017 7 1 1 355 0 0 0 0 364
2018 7 3 0 366 0 0 0 0 376
2019 8 1 0 338 0 0 0 0 347
2020 11 1 1 352 1 0 0 0 366
2021 15 0 0 336 1 0 1 0 353
2022 17 0 0 330 1 0 1 0 349
2023 12 0 0 287 0 0 0 0 299

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 Lyford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 333 25.0 13.3 n/a
1991 374 24.7 15.1 n/a
1992 398 25.2 15.7 71.9
1993 421 25.0 16.8 78.9
1994 412 26.0 15.8 74
1995 407 30.2 13.5 70.5
1996 407 30.2 13.5 70.5
1997 386 30.7 12.6 63.7
1998 378 31.6 12.0 60.8
1999 343 29.7 11.5 69.7
2000 352 29.3 12.0 31
2001 345 27.3 12.6 0
2002 344 26.5 13.0 0
2003 344 26.5 13.0 0
2004 335 25.6 13.1 0
2005 356 26.7 13.3 0.3
2006 374 25.7 14.6 0.3
2007 344 27.7 12.4 n/a
2008 352 26.4 13.3 0
2009 345 27.5 12.5 0
2010 325 27.2 11.9 0
2011 335 26.3 12.7 0
2012 314 24.0 13.0 0
2013 334 22.5 14.7 86.5
2014 349 22.0 15.8 84.8
2015 362 23.0 15.7 77.9
2016 357 24.0 14.8 75.9
2017 364 24.6 14.7 76.9
2018 376 23.5 15.9 79
2019 347 24.1 14.3 82.7
2020 366 23.5 15.5 83.6
2021 353 23.9 14.7 79.9
2022 349 21.8 15.9 77.9
2023 299 23.0 13.0 80.3

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 Lyford Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 333 25.0 13.3 n/a
1991 374 24.7 15.1 n/a
1992 398 25.2 15.7 71.9
1993 421 25.0 16.8 78.9
1994 412 26.0 15.8 74
1995 407 30.2 13.5 70.5
1996 407 30.2 13.5 70.5
1997 386 30.7 12.6 63.7
1998 378 31.6 12.0 60.8
1999 343 29.7 11.5 69.7
2000 352 29.3 12.0 31
2001 345 27.3 12.6 0
2002 344 26.5 13.0 0
2003 344 26.5 13.0 0
2004 335 25.6 13.1 0
2005 356 26.7 13.3 0.3
2006 374 25.7 14.6 0.3
2007 344 27.7 12.4 n/a
2008 352 26.4 13.3 0
2009 345 27.5 12.5 0
2010 325 27.2 11.9 0
2011 335 26.3 12.7 0
2012 314 24.0 13.0 0
2013 334 22.5 14.7 86.5
2014 349 22.0 15.8 84.8
2015 362 23.0 15.7 77.9
2016 357 24.0 14.8 75.9
2017 364 24.6 14.7 76.9
2018 376 23.5 15.9 79
2019 347 24.1 14.3 82.7
2020 366 23.5 15.5 83.6
2021 353 23.9 14.7 79.9
2022 349 21.8 15.9 77.9
2023 299 23.0 13.0 80.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyford Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,005 (8.2%) $11,198 (91.8%) $12,203
2020 $1,535 (13.5%) $9,859 (86.5%) $11,395
2021 $1,101 (8.9%) $11,309 (91.1%) $12,410

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyford Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1500th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1995th of 2330 Middle schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Lyford Middle)3137
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)3137
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Middle)4421
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)4421
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lyford Middle)3429
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)3429
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Middle)2717
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)2717
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Lyford Middle)4942
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)4942
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Middle)347
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)347
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Lyford Middle)3626
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)3626
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lyford Middle)1712
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)1712
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lyford Middle)8249
 33%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lyford Consolidated Independent School District)7039
 31%
   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 Students347299
 13.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic338287
 15.1%
Pacific Islander00
White812
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%80.3%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyford Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Lyford Middle.

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

Lyford Middle ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Lyford Middle are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.


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