Travis Middle

Summary:

Travis Middle is a public middle school located in McAllen, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 516. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 323 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Travis Middle faces significant challenges, with a high-needs student population that is 97.48% Hispanic, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in STAAR/STAAR EOC assessments, with only 49.67% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 65.54% for the district and 54.45% for the state. However, the school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, over 96% of Travis Middle students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Travis Middle has a higher per-student spending ($13,889 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, this does not appear to be translating into higher academic achievement for the overall student population. In contrast, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Cathey Middle and De Leon Middle, demonstrate stronger academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes at Travis Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 Houston St
       McAllen, TX  78501-9022


(956) 971-4242

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1530th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,889 Help


Students who attend Travis Middle usually attend:

High:    McAllen High School

Feeder schools for Travis Middle:

Elementary:    Fields Elementary
    Thigpen-Zavala Elementary
    Wilson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.5%
White:
1.4%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Travis Middle ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.95. (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 Travis Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.5%), White (1.4%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Travis Middle is 11, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Travis Middle is $13,889, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Travis Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Travis Middle 1530th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Travis Middle in the ranking list.)

McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Travis Middle

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Rank History for all students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.28 1412th 1573 10.2%
2005 20.87 1375th 1582 13.1%
2006 16.70 1430th 1585 9.8%
2007 20.56 1493rd 1684 11.3%
2008 27.81 1461st 1718 15.0%
2009 35.05 1375th 1763 22.0%
2010 31.63 1487th 1803 17.5%
2011 16.34 1788th 1895 5.6%
2012 23.65 1649th 1951 15.5%
2013 13.66 1830th 1973 7.2%
2014 11.40 1871st 1987 5.8%
2015 13.40 1875th 2043 8.2%
2016 36.51 1402nd 1987 29.4%
2017 29.98 1481st 2027 26.9%
2018 29.08 1546th 2080 25.7%
2019 26.10 1731st 2193 21.1%
2021 20.73 1852nd 2252 17.8%
2022 29.35 1650th 2254 26.8%
2023 27.17 1787th 2330 23.3%
2024 35.95 1530th 2361 35.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.86 565th 1376 58.9%
2019 56.11 433rd 1445 70.0%
2021 38.29 972nd 1592 38.9%
2022 49.86 655th 1643 60.1%
2023 40.94 987th 1720 42.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.70 470th 1597 70.6%
2019 36.65 1028th 1626 36.8%
2021 24.95 1514th 1712 11.6%
2022 26.47 1494th 1757 15.0%
2023 37.66 1095th 1815 39.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.63 1263rd 2039 38.1%
2019 36.47 1415th 2073 31.7%
2021 28.01 1708th 2172 21.4%
2022 38.58 1396th 2220 37.1%
2023 36.07 1509th 2251 33.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 41st 125 67.2%
2019 49.60 49th 108 54.6%
2021 64.91 14th 68 79.4%
2023 47.65 40th 76 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.50 1470th 2008 26.8%
2019 21.52 1764th 2047 13.8%
2021 22.32 1772nd 2151 17.6%
2022 31.39 1583rd 2221 28.7%
2023 27.28 1756th 2241 21.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 874th 1430 38.9%
2019 52.92 855th 1446 40.9%
2021 46.36 962nd 1501 35.9%
2022 55.07 817th 1488 45.1%
2023 47.29 991st 1481 33.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 996th 2008 50.4%
2019 48.77 888th 2058 56.9%
2021 35.71 1396th 2118 34.1%
2022 51.71 830th 2182 62.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 1589th 2030 21.7%
2019 30.90 1499th 2069 27.5%
2021 21.47 1799th 2168 17.0%
2022 27.62 1712th 2228 23.2%
2023 27.15 1727th 2245 23.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 1277th 1895 32.6%
2019 32.08 1415th 1935 26.9%
2021 25.91 1643rd 2043 19.6%
2022 34.30 1421st 2077 31.6%
2023 33.48 1494th 2116 29.4%
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Rank History for White students at Travis Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 1321st 1673 21.0%
2019 10.40 1621st 1684 3.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Travis Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 50 1 1 681 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1990 38 2 1 685 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1991 34 0 2 617 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1992 35 0 4 707 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1993 38 0 5 667 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 34 2 9 663 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1995 30 2 9 665 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1996 30 2 9 665 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1997 38 2 7 661 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 53 4 9 624 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1999 48 2 12 582 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2000 46 3 12 572 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 36 4 6 648 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 43 2 7 731 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2003 43 2 7 731 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2004 50 1 3 748 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 43 1 7 771 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 26 1 8 741 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2007 32 4 8 724 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2008 18 4 4 730 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2009 14 3 5 704 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2010 21 2 0 690 2 n/a n/a 0 715
2011 28 0 4 725 0 0 1 0 758
2012 35 0 3 704 0 0 1 0 743
2013 16 1 2 713 0 0 0 0 732
2014 13 0 1 675 0 0 0 0 689
2015 10 0 0 599 0 0 0 0 609
2016 11 0 0 567 0 0 4 0 582
2017 10 1 0 527 0 0 2 0 540
2018 12 1 0 526 0 0 2 0 541
2019 15 5 1 622 0 0 0 0 643
2020 9 4 1 601 0 0 1 0 616
2021 10 2 1 544 0 0 2 0 559
2022 8 3 0 485 0 0 0 0 496
2023 7 5 0 503 0 0 1 0 516

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 Travis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 733 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 49.0 14.8 n/a
1991 653 49.1 13.2 n/a
1992 746 51.3 14.5 74.4
1993 710 46.0 15.4 77.7
1994 708 53.7 13.2 74.3
1995 706 52.7 13.4 77.6
1996 706 52.7 13.4 77.6
1997 708 48.4 14.6 77.5
1998 690 45.5 15.2 74.6
1999 644 47.3 13.6 81.4
2000 633 43.8 14.5 73.5
2001 694 58.5 11.9 70.7
2002 785 58.6 13.4 69.7
2003 785 58.6 13.4 69.7
2004 802 58.9 13.6 60.6
2005 822 59.8 13.7 57.2
2006 776 58.0 13.4 56.4
2007 768 65.7 11.7 51
2008 756 65.0 11.6 57.7
2009 726 69.7 10.4 0.1
2010 715 60.6 11.7 0
2011 758 50.0 15.1 0
2012 743 55.0 13.4 0
2013 732 55.5 13.1 68.7
2014 689 51.8 13.3 79.2
2015 609 53.0 11.4 92.1
2016 582 47.0 12.3 94.5
2017 540 47.0 11.4 95.6
2018 541 45.5 11.8 96.1
2019 643 50.0 12.8 95.5
2020 616 52.4 11.7 96.6
2021 559 50.7 11.0 96.6
2022 496 48.4 10.2 96.6
2023 516 46.8 11.0 96.1

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 Travis Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 733 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 49.0 14.8 n/a
1991 653 49.1 13.2 n/a
1992 746 51.3 14.5 74.4
1993 710 46.0 15.4 77.7
1994 708 53.7 13.2 74.3
1995 706 52.7 13.4 77.6
1996 706 52.7 13.4 77.6
1997 708 48.4 14.6 77.5
1998 690 45.5 15.2 74.6
1999 644 47.3 13.6 81.4
2000 633 43.8 14.5 73.5
2001 694 58.5 11.9 70.7
2002 785 58.6 13.4 69.7
2003 785 58.6 13.4 69.7
2004 802 58.9 13.6 60.6
2005 822 59.8 13.7 57.2
2006 776 58.0 13.4 56.4
2007 768 65.7 11.7 51
2008 756 65.0 11.6 57.7
2009 726 69.7 10.4 0.1
2010 715 60.6 11.7 0
2011 758 50.0 15.1 0
2012 743 55.0 13.4 0
2013 732 55.5 13.1 68.7
2014 689 51.8 13.3 79.2
2015 609 53.0 11.4 92.1
2016 582 47.0 12.3 94.5
2017 540 47.0 11.4 95.6
2018 541 45.5 11.8 96.1
2019 643 50.0 12.8 95.5
2020 616 52.4 11.7 96.6
2021 559 50.7 11.0 96.6
2022 496 48.4 10.2 96.6
2023 516 46.8 11.0 96.1

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 Travis Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,074 (9.7%) $10,037 (90.3%) $11,111
2020 $1,744 (14.0%) $10,739 (86.0%) $12,483
2021 $1,915 (13.8%) $11,974 (86.2%) $13,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Travis Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1731st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1787th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Travis Middle)2838
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))3957
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Travis Middle)2317
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Travis Middle)2846
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5160
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Travis Middle)3922
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5641
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Travis Middle)3340
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Travis Middle)4239
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6254
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Travis Middle)2525
   8th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5443
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Travis Middle)1513
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Travis Middle)92100
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6852
 16%
   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 Students643516
 19.8%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic622503
 19.1%
Pacific Islander00
White157
 53.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.5%96.1%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Travis Middle usually go on to attend McAllen High School

Travis Middle ranks 1530th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Travis Middle are 97% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Travis Middle.


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