Schimelpfenig Middle

Summary:

Schimelpfenig Middle is a public middle school located in Plano, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 828. It is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schimelpfenig Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, ranking 68th out of 2,361 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Asian (30.43%) and White (44.81%) students compared to the district and state averages, and it performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students. Schimelpfenig Middle also maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages.

While Schimelpfenig Middle outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Plano Independent School District, it faces competition from high-performing schools in the Frisco Independent School District, such as Vandeventer Middle and Fowler Middle, which also rank among the top middle schools in Texas. Despite Schimelpfenig Middle's overall excellence, there may be opportunities to further enhance the performance of certain subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, to ensure that all students are reaching their full potential.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2400 Maumelle Dr
       Plano, TX  75023-1410


(469) 752-6400

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,312 Help


Students who attend Schimelpfenig Middle usually attend:

High:    Plano Senior High School

Feeder schools for Schimelpfenig Middle:

Elementary:    Bethany Elementary
    Carlisle Elementary
    Mathews Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  828

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
Asian:
30.4%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.9% Help


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Compare Details Schimelpfenig Middle ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.19. (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 Student population at Schimelpfenig Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), Asian (30.4%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schimelpfenig Middle is 16. 8 middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schimelpfenig Middle is $8,312. 7 middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schimelpfenig Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Schimelpfenig Middle 68th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Schimelpfenig Middle in the ranking list.)

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Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schimelpfenig Middle

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Rank History for all students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.52 39th 1573 97.5%
2005 90.39 14th 1582 99.1%
2006 88.68 23rd 1585 98.5%
2007 86.07 47th 1684 97.2%
2008 86.11 32nd 1718 98.1%
2009 84.23 50th 1763 97.2%
2010 83.78 33rd 1803 98.2%
2011 82.75 59th 1895 96.9%
2012 91.22 44th 1951 97.7%
2013 89.04 61st 1973 96.9%
2014 89.36 69th 1987 96.5%
2015 90.70 55th 2043 97.3%
2016 89.72 62nd 1987 96.9%
2017 95.55 64th 2027 96.8%
2018 95.75 62nd 2080 97.0%
2019 95.70 68th 2193 96.9%
2021 97.20 38th 2252 98.3%
2022 94.00 87th 2254 96.1%
2023 93.87 82nd 2330 96.5%
2024 95.19 68th 2361 97.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.50 52nd 720 92.8%
2019 92.71 9th 753 98.8%
2021 82.69 76th 743 89.8%
2023 75.92 135th 817 83.5%
2024 82.54 85th 812 89.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.93 165th 1376 88.0%
2019 83.05 104th 1445 92.8%
2021 89.08 65th 1592 95.9%
2022 81.59 148th 1643 91.0%
2023 81.93 162nd 1720 90.6%
2024 92.98 76th 1760 95.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.72 52nd 1597 96.7%
2019 86.78 72nd 1626 95.6%
2021 99.82 2nd 1712 99.9%
2022 88.19 69th 1757 96.1%
2023 81.37 138th 1815 92.4%
2024 94.76 26th 1881 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.72 78th 2039 96.2%
2019 78.49 228th 2073 89.0%
2021 66.44 466th 2172 78.5%
2022 80.54 215th 2220 90.3%
2023 86.66 131st 2251 94.2%
2024 87.48 95th 2224 95.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.01 60th 2008 97.0%
2019 93.34 83rd 2047 95.9%
2021 96.44 39th 2151 98.2%
2022 94.20 68th 2221 96.9%
2023 93.34 76th 2241 96.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.90 134th 1430 90.6%
2019 78.08 136th 1446 90.6%
2021 79.57 191st 1501 87.3%
2022 77.94 177th 1488 88.1%
2023 79.02 102nd 1481 93.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.44 693rd 2008 65.5%
2019 69.81 322nd 2058 84.4%
2021 86.88 89th 2118 95.8%
2022 65.04 463rd 2182 78.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.46 74th 2030 96.4%
2019 96.12 51st 2069 97.5%
2021 96.92 40th 2168 98.2%
2022 91.86 107th 2228 95.2%
2023 92.75 96th 2245 95.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 90th 587 84.7%
2019 75.35 118th 594 80.1%
2021 79.71 74th 589 87.4%
2022 78.23 88th 606 85.5%
2023 71.31 164th 616 73.4%
2024 75.50 114th 612 81.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.16 190th 1167 83.7%
2019 59.08 366th 1193 69.3%
2021 66.36 276th 1213 77.2%
2022 68.05 258th 1251 79.4%
2023 80.73 158th 1273 87.6%
2024 91.39 52nd 1271 95.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.53 178th 1895 90.6%
2019 82.41 202nd 1935 89.6%
2021 94.15 49th 2043 97.6%
2022 82.22 210th 2077 89.9%
2023 89.15 112th 2116 94.7%
2024 86.20 132nd 2108 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Schimelpfenig Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.58 131st 1673 92.2%
2019 87.58 127th 1684 92.5%
2021 88.31 86th 1700 94.9%
2022 83.24 159th 1723 90.8%
2023 85.28 137th 1749 92.2%
2024 87.43 88th 1724 94.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, November 19, 2018

Open Quote Office manager is so rude and not professional Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, December 11, 2016

Open Quote I used to go to school in Frisco and I was really depressed because my grades were horrible and I had no friends. Then, gladly I moved and went to Schimelpfenig and I love it here! The teachers are more helpful and I'm popular! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Schimelpfenig Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1132 23 40 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 1211
1989 1066 17 42 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1147
1990 953 29 41 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1045
1991 951 31 62 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1068
1992 1020 26 74 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1139
1993 1119 26 96 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
1994 1063 23 100 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1201
1995 738 24 72 12 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1996 738 24 72 12 2 n/a n/a 0 848
1997 894 35 89 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1043
1998 989 44 125 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1187
1999 960 46 122 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1156
2000 899 44 128 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1102
2001 846 39 154 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1069
2002 756 56 180 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2003 756 56 180 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2004 720 49 162 43 3 n/a n/a 0 977
2005 660 37 185 37 2 n/a n/a 0 921
2006 662 45 189 57 6 n/a n/a 0 959
2007 624 40 216 67 5 n/a n/a 0 952
2008 609 47 221 72 5 n/a n/a 0 954
2009 613 52 230 74 3 n/a n/a 0 972
2010 585 60 239 66 3 n/a n/a 0 953
2011 593 66 226 84 3 0 29 0 1001
2012 566 64 264 84 2 0 23 0 1003
2013 552 56 299 80 3 0 27 0 1017
2014 481 54 294 93 2 0 29 0 953
2015 486 44 296 85 4 1 41 0 957
2016 456 51 295 95 3 1 49 0 950
2017 443 52 285 98 2 0 48 0 928
2018 396 48 276 99 0 0 40 0 859
2019 398 48 281 89 2 0 39 0 857
2020 413 43 260 106 1 0 42 0 865
2021 413 58 250 100 4 0 36 0 861
2022 358 57 238 107 0 0 40 0 800
2023 371 67 252 102 2 0 34 0 828

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 Schimelpfenig Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1211 76.0 15.9 n/a
1989 1147 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1045 70.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1068 43.8 24.3 n/a
1992 1139 66.6 17.1 0.6
1993 1262 70.0 18.0 1.3
1994 1201 72.1 16.7 0.9
1995 848 59.6 14.2 1.2
1996 848 59.6 14.2 1.2
1997 1043 66.3 15.7 1.5
1998 1187 75.4 15.7 0.8
1999 1156 84.7 13.6 1
2000 1102 73.1 15.1 1
2001 1069 70.3 15.2 0.7
2002 1029 66.6 15.5 2.2
2003 1029 66.6 15.5 2.2
2004 977 61.9 15.8 4.2
2005 921 55.0 16.7 4.5
2006 959 56.5 17.0 7.9
2007 952 57.0 16.7 6
2008 954 58.3 16.4 6.2
2009 972 61.0 15.9 6
2010 953 59.0 16.1 7.9
2011 1001 63.6 15.7 10.2
2012 1003 57.0 17.5 10.9
2013 1017 56.1 18.1 12.5
2014 953 54.1 17.6 11.9
2015 957 53.0 18.0 12.3
2016 950 53.0 17.9 12.7
2017 928 53.2 17.4 14.2
2018 859 50.8 16.8 13.5
2019 857 52.0 16.4 16.9
2020 865 52.5 16.4 14.7
2021 861 51.9 16.5 14.9
2022 800 53.5 14.9 19.3
2023 828 51.5 16.0 19.9

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 Schimelpfenig Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1211 76.0 15.9 n/a
1989 1147 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1045 70.0 14.9 n/a
1991 1068 43.8 24.3 n/a
1992 1139 66.6 17.1 0.6
1993 1262 70.0 18.0 1.3
1994 1201 72.1 16.7 0.9
1995 848 59.6 14.2 1.2
1996 848 59.6 14.2 1.2
1997 1043 66.3 15.7 1.5
1998 1187 75.4 15.7 0.8
1999 1156 84.7 13.6 1
2000 1102 73.1 15.1 1
2001 1069 70.3 15.2 0.7
2002 1029 66.6 15.5 2.2
2003 1029 66.6 15.5 2.2
2004 977 61.9 15.8 4.2
2005 921 55.0 16.7 4.5
2006 959 56.5 17.0 7.9
2007 952 57.0 16.7 6
2008 954 58.3 16.4 6.2
2009 972 61.0 15.9 6
2010 953 59.0 16.1 7.9
2011 1001 63.6 15.7 10.2
2012 1003 57.0 17.5 10.9
2013 1017 56.1 18.1 12.5
2014 953 54.1 17.6 11.9
2015 957 53.0 18.0 12.3
2016 950 53.0 17.9 12.7
2017 928 53.2 17.4 14.2
2018 859 50.8 16.8 13.5
2019 857 52.0 16.4 16.9
2020 865 52.5 16.4 14.7
2021 861 51.9 16.5 14.9
2022 800 53.5 14.9 19.3
2023 828 51.5 16.0 19.9

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 Schimelpfenig Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (6.7%) $8,164 (93.3%) $8,754
2020 $472 (5.6%) $7,918 (94.4%) $8,390
2021 $237 (2.9%) $8,074 (97.1%) $8,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schimelpfenig Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 82nd of 2330 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Schimelpfenig Middle)6884
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5165
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Schimelpfenig Middle)8684
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6152
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Schimelpfenig Middle)7883
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6468
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Schimelpfenig Middle)8253
 29%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6429
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Schimelpfenig Middle)7981
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7070
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Schimelpfenig Middle)8085
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Schimelpfenig Middle)7364
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Schimelpfenig Middle)6461
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5447
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Schimelpfenig Middle)9998
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7056
 14%
   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 Students857828
 3.4%
African American4867
 39.6%
American Indian22
Asian281252
 10.3%
Hispanic89102
 14.6%
Pacific Islander00
White398371
 6.8%
Two or More Races3934
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%19.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Schimelpfenig Middle

Yes! Schimelpfenig Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 68th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

Students at Schimelpfenig Middle are 45% White, 30% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Schimelpfenig Middle usually go on to attend Plano Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 828 students attended Schimelpfenig Middle.


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