Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

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Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle ranks 382 nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, Texas, serving 947 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Midlothian Independent School District, which is ranked 170 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle consistently outperforms state and district averages on STAAR tests, with 69.55% of 6th graders proficient or better in reading compared to 65.04% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school also ranks 51 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools for its Gifted and Talented program, earning a 5-star rating. Its diverse student population of 58.71% White, 13.62% African American, and 21.54% Hispanic is higher than nearby Walnut Grove Middle and Frank Seale Middle schools.

Over the past three years, Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle has maintained a 4-star rating and ranked in the top 25% of Texas middle schools, demonstrating consistent academic excellence. The school's performance is particularly strong for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 25% and top 30% respectively. However, the school lags behind nearby schools in the performance of its White student subgroup, suggesting a need to further support and challenge this population. As the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate has increased from 17.22% to 24.08%, the school may need to allocate additional resources to support students from lower-income backgrounds and ensure continued academic success for all.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2881 Ledgestone Ln
Midlothian, TX 76065

(469) 856-5800

District: Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,810

Students who attend Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle usually attend:

High:

Midlothian High School

Feeder schools for Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle:

Elementary:	Jean Coleman Elementary
	Larue Miller Elementary
	Mt Peak Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 990

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

20.2%

African American:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle ranks better than 83.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.9. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (20.2%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is 18.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle employs 53.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle is $8,810. 1 middle schools in the Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle 382^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

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White students:

Midlothian Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) 170^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

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Rank History for all students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	77.76	354^th	2252	84.3%
2022	65.74	580^th	2254	74.3%
2023	75.38	414^th	2330	82.2%
2024	76.90	382^nd	2361	83.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.55	141^st	743	81.0%
2022	60.15	270^th	813	66.8%
2023	63.83	234^th	817	71.4%
2024	63.51	239^th	812	70.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	52.79	571^st	1643	65.2%
2023	61.47	457^th	1720	73.4%
2024	65.50	406^th	1760	76.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.74	268^th	1712	84.3%
2022	57.47	457^th	1757	74.0%
2023	56.80	497^th	1815	72.6%
2024	41.18	1102^nd	1881	41.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.86	378^th	2172	82.6%
2022	56.77	750^th	2220	66.2%
2023	61.09	679^th	2251	69.8%
2024	64.05	556^th	2224	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	83.86	231^st	2151	89.3%
2022	68.39	511^th	2221	77.0%
2023	74.25	415^th	2241	81.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	79.35	197^th	1501	86.9%
2022	76.55	231^st	1488	84.5%
2023	80.27	51^st	1481	96.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.99	395^th	2118	81.4%
2022	36.80	1422^nd	2182	34.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.69	470^th	2168	78.3%
2022	61.35	695^th	2228	68.8%
2023	74.02	423^rd	2245	81.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.83	222^nd	1213	81.7%
2022	68.83	250^th	1251	80.0%
2023	79.60	168^th	1273	86.8%
2024	67.57	288^th	1271	77.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	78.39	245^th	2043	88.0%
2022	63.56	537^th	2077	74.1%
2023	76.90	292^nd	2116	86.2%
2024	80.53	213^th	2108	89.9%

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Rank History for White students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.61	534^th	1700	68.6%
2022	50.62	829^th	1723	51.9%
2023	60.82	621^st	1749	64.5%
2024	63.72	515^th	1724	70.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	493	72	7	144	3	30	749
2022	508	98	6	157	3	47	819
2023	556	129	8	204	1	49	947
2024	587	143	12	200	2	46	990

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	749	45.4	16.4	17.2
2022	819	45.0	18.1	22
2023	947	52.0	18.1	24.1
2024	990	53.4	18.5	26.1

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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	749	45.4	16.4	17.2
2022	819	45.0	18.1	22
2023	947	52.0	18.1	24.1
2024	990	53.4	18.5	26.1

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 Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$606 (6.9%)	$8,204 (93.1%)	$8,810

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle	Public	6-8	2881 Ledgestone Ln	Midlothian	76065	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 856-5800	990	53	18.5	26.1%	587 (59.3%)	143 (14.4%)	200 (20.2%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.6%)	76.9	382^nd of 2361 public middle schools	83.8%		75.4	414^th of 2330 public middle schools	82.2%	32	91.5		69.6	65.5	68.3		55.6	38.3	50.0		61.7	39.0	$8,810	$606	$8,204
Frank Seale Middle	Public	6-8	700 George Hopper Rd	Midlothian	76065	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 856-5600	666	46	14.4	59.5%	270 (40.5%)	122 (18.3%)	229 (34.4%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)	45.7	1212^th of 2361 public middle schools	48.7%		42.8	1289^th of 2330 public middle schools	44.7%	77	91.4		48.9	48.9	46.8		35.0	15.9	53.3		35.8	27.5	$10,468	$753	$9,715
Walnut Grove Middle	Public	6-8	990 N Walnut Grove Rd	Midlothian	76065	Ellis County	Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 856-5700	988	58	16.9	21.8%	610 (61.7%)	95 (9.6%)	222 (22.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.5%)	78.1	358^th of 2361 public middle schools	84.8%		76.7	384^th of 2330 public middle schools	83.5%	26	91.7		72.5	71.5	67.3		54.9	38.3	54.4		53.6	40.2	$8,079	$691	$7,388
Life Middle Waxahachie	Public, Charter	7-8	3295 N Us Hwy 77	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 937-0715	595	32	18.8	62.7%	85 (14.3%)	263 (44.2%)	222 (37.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	44	1272^nd of 2361 public middle schools	46.1%		36	1530^th of 2330 public middle schools	34.3%	258	91.4			59.7	55.6			24.5	25.9		36.3	15.9	$10,167	$762	$9,404
Coleman J H	Public	6-8	1000 Hwy 77 N	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4790	814	60	13.6	49.9%	341 (41.9%)	144 (17.7%)	284 (34.9%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.1%)	57.9	825^th of 2361 public middle schools	65.1%		58.1	840^th of 2330 public middle schools	63.9%	15	83.5		50.2	55.5	57.8		35.0	20.9	61.1		44.1	37.8	$9,624	$419	$9,204
Venus Middle	Public	6-8	1 Bulldog Dr	Venus	76084	Johnson County	Venus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 366-3358	514	45	11.3	74.3%	132 (25.7%)	33 (6.4%)	325 (63.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.9%)	24.3	1895^th of 2361 public middle schools	19.7%		19.8	1994^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.4%	99	45.7		32.5	33.1	41.0		1.4	23.0	26.6		30.2	17.9	$10,273	$752	$9,520
W S Permenter Middle	Public	6-8	431 W Parkerville Rd	Cedar Hill	75104	Dallas County	Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 291-5270	502	40	12.4	83.9%	9 (1.8%)	305 (60.8%)	166 (33.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.2%)	29.1	1763^rd of 2361 public middle schools	25.3%		20	1987^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.7%	224	89.5		47.1	38.4	39.3		24.5	7.0	41.3		23.3	15.1	$9,232	$1,432	$7,801
Finley J H	Public	6-8	2401 E Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4680	838	56	14.8	51.0%	345 (41.2%)	146 (17.4%)	307 (36.6%)	8 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.1%)	45	1238^th of 2361 public middle schools	47.6%		55	937^th of 2330 public middle schools	59.8%	301	68.3		48.0	47.7	41.6		37.8	21.9	44.7		38.7	27.7	$9,485	$430	$9,055
Alma Martinez Intermediate	Public	5-6	2001 Julian Feild St	Mansfield	76063	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 320-9250	968	66	14.5	38.3%	241 (24.9%)	384 (39.7%)	206 (21.3%)	83 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.5%)								(n/a)		70.4	71.8			58.2	53.8			43.5
Curtistene S McCowan Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1500 Majestic Meadows Dr	Glenn Heights	75154	Ellis County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 274-8090	670	43	15.5	73.9%	11 (1.6%)	424 (63.3%)	206 (30.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.6%)	20.6	2012^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.8%		28.4	1761^st of 2330 public middle schools	24.4%	251	82.1		42.9	35.6	39.7		24.1	5.0	27.8		13.6	5.2	$8,973	$1,836	$7,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle

How many students attend Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 990 students attended Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle.

What high school do graduates of Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle attend?

Students who attend Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle usually go on to attend Midlothian High School

Is Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle a good school?

Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle ranks 382^nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle in?

Midlothian Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle?

Students at Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle are 59% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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