Is Roma Middle a good school?

Roma Middle ranks 641 st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roma Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 779 students attended Roma Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Roma Middle?

Students at Roma Middle are 99% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Roma Middle attend?

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

Roma Middle

Summary:

Roma Middle is a public middle school located in Roma, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 779 students. The school is part of the Roma Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 109 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Roma Middle is predominantly Hispanic, making up 99.36% of the student body.

Roma Middle has shown strong academic performance, particularly in certain subject areas. The school outperformed the Roma ISD and the state of Texas in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8, as well as STAAR Mathematics for 8th grade. Additionally, Roma Middle has demonstrated impressive performance among specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 226 out of 1,720 Texas middle schools for English Language Learner students and in the top 477 out of 2,251 Texas middle schools for Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has also maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.6% over the past several years.

When compared to the nearby Ringgold Middle, Veterans Middle, and Ramiro Barrera Middle, as well as the schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, Roma Middle generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics such as STAAR proficiency rates. This suggests that Roma Middle is providing a stronger educational experience for its students compared to some of the surrounding middle schools, despite facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 86% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2047 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584-0187

(956) 849-1434

District: Roma Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
641^st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,581

Students who attend Roma Middle usually attend:

High:

Roma High School

Feeder schools for Roma Middle:

Elementary:	Emma Vera Elementary
	Florence J Scott Elementary
	Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 779

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.4%

White:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roma Middle ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.5%), two or more races (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roma Middle is 13. (See more...)

Compare Roma Middle employs 59.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roma Middle is $11,581.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roma Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Roma Middle 641^st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Roma Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Roma Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Roma Independent School District (Isd) 109^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roma Middle

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Rank History for all students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	27.52	1300^th	1573	17.4%
2005	23.27	1337^th	1582	15.5%
2006	22.98	1351^st	1585	14.8%
2007	24.21	1443^rd	1684	14.3%
2008	27.30	1468^th	1718	14.6%
2009	37.22	1324^th	1763	24.9%
2010	28.71	1545^th	1803	14.3%
2011	37.69	1465^th	1895	22.7%
2012	42.08	1227^th	1951	37.1%
2013	49.77	1067^th	1973	45.9%
2014	48.77	1086^th	1987	45.3%
2015	55.80	923^rd	2043	54.8%
2016	48.59	1106^th	1987	44.3%
2017	55.23	770^th	2027	62.0%
2018	56.65	732^nd	2080	64.8%
2019	60.07	708^th	2193	67.7%
2021	27.24	1674^th	2252	25.7%
2022	57.53	794^th	2254	64.8%
2023	57.54	859^th	2330	63.1%
2024	65.66	641^st	2361	72.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.05	112^th	1376	91.9%
2019	80.55	135^th	1445	90.7%
2021	47.06	698^th	1592	56.2%
2022	78.13	173^rd	1643	89.5%
2023	76.63	226^th	1720	86.9%
2024	78.17	220^th	1760	87.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.50	640^th	1597	59.9%
2019	55.34	476^th	1626	70.7%
2022	36.59	1091^st	1757	37.9%
2023	44.83	836^th	1815	53.9%
2024	68.55	325^th	1881	82.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.49	496^th	2039	75.7%
2019	69.15	404^th	2073	80.5%
2021	24.97	1806^th	2172	16.9%
2022	69.40	415^th	2220	81.3%
2023	68.18	477^th	2251	78.8%
2024	75.89	281^st	2224	87.4%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.69	32^nd	125	74.4%
2019	80.43	8^th	108	92.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.24	651^st	2008	67.6%
2019	63.92	596^th	2047	70.9%
2021	29.90	1565^th	2151	27.2%
2022	59.75	727^th	2221	67.3%
2023	50.82	1000^th	2241	55.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.45	567^th	1430	60.3%
2019	63.36	599^th	1446	58.6%
2021	59.12	723^rd	1501	51.8%
2022	58.61	716^th	1488	51.9%
2023	51.61	918^th	1481	38.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.90	273^rd	2008	86.4%
2019	77.05	209^th	2058	89.8%
2021	42.16	1132^nd	2118	46.6%
2022	85.90	133^rd	2182	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.11	893^rd	2030	56.0%
2019	53.46	813^th	2069	60.7%
2021	28.81	1572^nd	2168	27.5%
2022	55.35	851^st	2228	61.8%
2023	61.79	714^th	2245	68.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roma Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.90	464^th	1895	75.5%
2019	68.17	418^th	1935	78.4%
2021	33.97	1386^th	2043	32.2%
2022	69.06	425^th	2077	79.5%
2023	66.20	512^th	2116	75.8%
2024	73.33	345^th	2108	83.6%

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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 Roma Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	2	0	904	0	n/a	n/a	906
1990	4	0	864	0	n/a	n/a	868
1991	3	0	1289	0	n/a	n/a	1292
1992	2	2	1286	0	n/a	n/a	1290
1993	4	2	1290	0	n/a	n/a	1296
1994	4	3	1326	0	n/a	n/a	1333
1995	4	0	1341	0	n/a	n/a	1345
1996	4	0	1341	0	n/a	n/a	1345
1997	5	0	1372	3	n/a	n/a	1380
1998	2	0	917	3	n/a	n/a	922
1999	2	0	942	1	n/a	n/a	945
2000	0	0	915	2	n/a	n/a	917
2001	2	0	847	0	n/a	n/a	849
2002	2	0	886	0	n/a	n/a	888
2003	2	0	886	0	n/a	n/a	888
2004	2	0	961	0	n/a	n/a	963
2005	3	0	942	0	n/a	n/a	945
2006	1	0	940	1	n/a	n/a	942
2007	1	0	969	1	n/a	n/a	971
2008	1	0	913	0	n/a	n/a	914
2009	1	0	703	0	n/a	n/a	704
2010	0	0	701	0	n/a	n/a	701
2011	2	0	685	0	0	0	687
2012	2	0	688	0	0	0	690
2013	0	0	716	0	0	0	716
2014	0	0	716	0	0	0	716
2015	0	0	738	0	0	0	738
2016	1	1	697	0	0	0	699
2017	1	0	733	0	0	0	734
2018	3	0	768	0	0	0	771
2019	1	0	783	0	0	0	784
2020	0	0	741	0	0	0	741
2021	1	0	726	0	0	1	728
2022	2	0	679	0	0	1	682
2023	4	0	774	0	0	1	779

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 Roma Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	906	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	868	44.0	19.7	n/a
1991	1292	45.2	28.5	n/a
1992	1290	70.4	18.3	89.8
1993	1296	76.0	17.1	91.5
1994	1333	76.5	17.4	88.8
1995	1345	102.0	13.2	80.3
1996	1345	102.0	13.2	80.3
1997	1380	97.5	14.2	73.7
1998	922	69.3	13.3	69.2
1999	945	64.6	14.6	69.1
2000	917	67.4	13.6	66.8
2001	849	67.2	12.6	34
2002	888	70.5	12.6	0.8
2003	888	70.5	12.6	0.8
2004	963	70.8	13.6	5.2
2005	945	72.5	13.0	5.2
2006	942	72.5	13.0	3.6
2007	971	74.3	13.1	2
2008	914	71.8	12.7	0.9
2009	704	62.3	11.3	51.3
2010	701	53.8	13.0	36.9
2011	687	54.6	12.5	33
2012	690	53.3	12.9	34.1
2013	716	56.5	12.6	89.9
2014	716	54.2	13.2	89.8
2015	738	60.0	12.3	82.7
2016	699	54.0	12.9	85.4
2017	734	52.1	14.0	83.9
2018	771	54.0	14.2	80.5
2019	784	54.3	14.4	85.8
2020	741	56.3	13.1	83.5
2021	728	54.8	13.2	87
2022	682	56.6	12.0	85
2023	779	59.5	13.0	86.6

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 Roma Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	906	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	868	44.0	19.7	n/a
1991	1292	45.2	28.5	n/a
1992	1290	70.4	18.3	89.8
1993	1296	76.0	17.1	91.5
1994	1333	76.5	17.4	88.8
1995	1345	102.0	13.2	80.3
1996	1345	102.0	13.2	80.3
1997	1380	97.5	14.2	73.7
1998	922	69.3	13.3	69.2
1999	945	64.6	14.6	69.1
2000	917	67.4	13.6	66.8
2001	849	67.2	12.6	34
2002	888	70.5	12.6	0.8
2003	888	70.5	12.6	0.8
2004	963	70.8	13.6	5.2
2005	945	72.5	13.0	5.2
2006	942	72.5	13.0	3.6
2007	971	74.3	13.1	2
2008	914	71.8	12.7	0.9
2009	704	62.3	11.3	51.3
2010	701	53.8	13.0	36.9
2011	687	54.6	12.5	33
2012	690	53.3	12.9	34.1
2013	716	56.5	12.6	89.9
2014	716	54.2	13.2	89.8
2015	738	60.0	12.3	82.7
2016	699	54.0	12.9	85.4
2017	734	52.1	14.0	83.9
2018	771	54.0	14.2	80.5
2019	784	54.3	14.4	85.8
2020	741	56.3	13.1	83.5
2021	728	54.8	13.2	87
2022	682	56.6	12.0	85
2023	779	59.5	13.0	86.6

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 Roma Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$680 (6.4%)	$9,913 (93.6%)	$10,593
2020	$1,061 (9.6%)	$10,005 (90.4%)	$11,066
2021	$1,741 (15.0%)	$9,840 (85.0%)	$11,581

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roma Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 708^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 859^th of 2330 Middle schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Roma Middle)	29	56	27%
6th Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	24	51	27%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roma Middle)	60	42	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	49	34	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Roma Middle)	43	41	2%
7th Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	40	41	1%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roma Middle)	60	44	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	50	39	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Roma Middle)	45	59	14%
8th Grade Reading (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	42	55	13%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roma Middle)	68	64	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	68	61	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Roma Middle)	43	30	13%
8th Grade Science (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	41	35	6%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Roma Middle)	47	39	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Roma Independent School District (Isd))	43	36	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	784	779	0.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	783	774	1.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.8%	86.6%	0.8%

Schools Near Roma 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
Roma Middle	Public	6-8	2047 N Us Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1434	779	60	13.0	86.6%	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	774 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	65.7	641^st of 2361 public middle schools	72.9%		57.5	859^th of 2330 public middle schools	63.1%	218		58.9	54.6	53.3	36.5	49.6	69.9	43.6	38.2	$11,581	$1,741	$9,840
Ramiro Barrera Middle	Public	6-8	258 N Fm 649	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 486-2670	544	51	10.6	88.8%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	542 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45	1239^th of 2361 public middle schools	47.5%		45.2	1213^th of 2330 public middle schools	47.9%	26		45.6	42.5	48.0	23.2	29.3	75.4	34.8	24.0	$12,759	$1,980	$10,779
Ringgold Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	144 Fm 3167	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4462	722	61	11.8	97.4%	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	717 (99.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36.1	1522^nd of 2361 public middle schools	35.5%		30.4	1710^th of 2330 public middle schools	26.6%	188	82.5	36.3	37.4	39.8	30.2	25.4	31.1	38.4	30.6	$13,407	$1,547	$11,859
Veterans Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2700 W Eisenhower St	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4828	801	64	12.5	94.5%	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	793 (99.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	1309^th of 2361 public middle schools	44.6%		42.7	1294^th of 2330 public middle schools	44.5%	15	84.1	35.4	38.9	37.4	23.5	31.8	44.5	42.2	41.2	$12,781	$1,602	$11,178

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