San Perlita Middle

Summary:

San Perlita Middle is a small public middle school in San Perlita, TX, serving grades 6-8 with just 43 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 97.67% Hispanic students, and is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 511 out of 968 districts in Texas.

While San Perlita Middle's small size allows for a low student-teacher ratio, the school faces some unique challenges. It has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 65.12% to 88.46% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby Memorial Middle, Rio Hondo Middle, Lyford Middle, and Myra Green Middle schools. Academically, San Perlita Middle's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby district averages, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 673 out of 2,080 Texas middle schools in 2017-2018 to 1,729 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024.

Despite these challenges, San Perlita Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is a positive indicator of student retention and engagement. However, the school's higher spending per student ($18,624 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools ($10,948 to $12,507 per student) does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The factors contributing to San Perlita Middle's lower academic performance, such as limited resources and the socioeconomic status of the student population, warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Mi N F M 2209
       San Perlita, TX  78590-0037


(956) 248-5250

District: San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1729th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,624 Help


Students who attend San Perlita Middle usually attend:

High:    San Perlita High School

Feeder schools for San Perlita Middle:

Elementary:    San Perlita Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.7%
White:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Perlita Middle ranks worse than 73.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.27. (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 (97.7%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Perlita Middle is 8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Perlita Middle is $18,624.
Schooldigger Rankings:

San Perlita Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita Middle 1729th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See San Perlita Middle in the ranking list.)

San Perlita Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita Independent School District (Isd) 511th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Perlita Middle

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Rank History for all students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.66 539th 1573 65.7%
2005 53.16 806th 1582 49.1%
2006 68.87 432nd 1585 72.7%
2007 78.03 213th 1684 87.4%
2008 62.79 646th 1718 62.4%
2009 55.09 894th 1763 49.3%
2010 58.60 793rd 1803 56.0%
2011 59.15 803rd 1895 57.6%
2012 31.38 1471st 1951 24.6%
2013 41.22 1279th 1973 35.2%
2014 38.59 1323rd 1987 33.4%
2015 35.81 1436th 2043 29.7%
2016 22.46 1691st 1987 14.9%
2017 43.13 1095th 2027 46.0%
2018 59.13 673rd 2080 67.6%
2019 47.46 1066th 2193 51.4%
2021 44.43 1172nd 2252 48.0%
2022 47.14 1095th 2254 51.4%
2023 34.60 1577th 2330 32.3%
2024 30.27 1729th 2361 26.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 726th 2039 64.4%
2019 58.77 662nd 2073 68.1%
2021 52.19 892nd 2172 58.9%
2022 53.37 885th 2220 60.1%
2023 44.06 1230th 2251 45.4%
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Rank History for Female students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.57 492nd 2008 75.5%
2019 60.85 670th 2047 67.3%
2021 22.39 1768th 2151 17.8%
2022 52.17 957th 2221 56.9%
2023 46.60 1142nd 2241 49.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.58 1225th 2058 40.5%
2021 70.00 323rd 2118 84.7%
2022 31.59 1622nd 2182 25.7%
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Rank History for Male students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.96 1018th 2030 49.9%
2019 32.87 1436th 2069 30.6%
2021 58.89 742nd 2168 65.8%
2022 38.19 1376th 2228 38.2%
2023 24.44 1788th 2245 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Perlita Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.33 516th 1895 72.8%
2019 53.33 771st 1935 60.2%
2021 53.39 779th 2043 61.9%
2022 54.90 771st 2077 62.9%
2023 40.19 1285th 2116 39.3%
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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 San Perlita Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 15 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1998 11 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1999 9 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2000 12 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 11 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2002 8 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2003 8 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2004 5 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2005 11 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 17 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2007 21 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2008 11 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2009 9 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2010 7 1 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 8 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 69
2012 8 0 0 59 0 0 0 0 67
2013 8 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 65
2014 9 0 0 46 1 0 0 0 56
2015 8 0 0 49 0 0 0 0 57
2016 8 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 65
2017 7 0 0 59 0 0 0 0 66
2018 6 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 63
2019 4 1 0 53 0 0 0 0 58
2020 2 1 0 54 0 0 0 0 57
2021 0 1 0 51 0 0 0 0 52
2022 1 0 0 49 0 0 0 0 50
2023 1 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 43

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 San Perlita Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 66 6.6 10.0 59.1
1998 57 6.2 9.2 52.6
1999 54 7.0 7.7 83.3
2000 64 5.0 12.8 68.8
2001 70 5.2 13.5 84.3
2002 39 6.1 6.4 79.5
2003 39 6.1 6.4 79.5
2004 30 3.8 7.9 40
2005 60 5.0 12.0 1.7
2006 64 6.0 10.7 0
2007 75 7.0 10.7 68
2008 71 6.6 10.8 67.6
2009 71 5.8 12.2 87.3
2010 59 4.7 12.3 72.9
2011 69 4.4 15.4 55.1
2012 67 4.0 16.5 46.3
2013 65 5.4 11.9 64.6
2014 56 4.2 13.1 69.6
2015 57 5.0 11.4 59.6
2016 65 6.0 10.8 72.3
2017 66 5.2 12.6 72.7
2018 63 4.6 13.5 71.4
2019 58 5.1 11.3 84.5
2020 57 4.3 13.1 86
2021 52 6.1 8.5 88.5
2022 50 6.7 7.4 82
2023 43 5.3 8.0 65.1

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 San Perlita Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 66 6.6 10.0 59.1
1998 57 6.2 9.2 52.6
1999 54 7.0 7.7 83.3
2000 64 5.0 12.8 68.8
2001 70 5.2 13.5 84.3
2002 39 6.1 6.4 79.5
2003 39 6.1 6.4 79.5
2004 30 3.8 7.9 40
2005 60 5.0 12.0 1.7
2006 64 6.0 10.7 0
2007 75 7.0 10.7 68
2008 71 6.6 10.8 67.6
2009 71 5.8 12.2 87.3
2010 59 4.7 12.3 72.9
2011 69 4.4 15.4 55.1
2012 67 4.0 16.5 46.3
2013 65 5.4 11.9 64.6
2014 56 4.2 13.1 69.6
2015 57 5.0 11.4 59.6
2016 65 6.0 10.8 72.3
2017 66 5.2 12.6 72.7
2018 63 4.6 13.5 71.4
2019 58 5.1 11.3 84.5
2020 57 4.3 13.1 86
2021 52 6.1 8.5 88.5
2022 50 6.7 7.4 82
2023 43 5.3 8.0 65.1

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 San Perlita Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (5.5%) $14,583 (94.5%) $15,437
2020 $1,314 (8.2%) $14,649 (91.8%) $15,963
2021 $1,548 (8.3%) $17,076 (91.7%) $18,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Perlita Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1066th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1577th of 2330 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (San Perlita Middle)1175
 64%
   6th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))1175
 64%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)4425
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))4425
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (San Perlita Middle)5022
 28%
   7th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))5022
 28%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)3133
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))3133
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (San Perlita Middle)6160
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)5044
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))5044
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5538
 17%
8th Grade Science (San Perlita Middle)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Science (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))3327
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Perlita Middle)397
 32%
   8th Grade Social Studies (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))397
 32%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5843
 25.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5342
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%65.1%
 19.4%


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Students at San Perlita Middle are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend San Perlita Middle usually go on to attend San Perlita High School

San Perlita Middle ranks 1729th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended San Perlita Middle.


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