Is San Perlita Middle a good school?

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

How many students attend San Perlita Middle?

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

What is the racial makeup of San Perlita Middle?

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

What high school do graduates of San Perlita Middle attend?

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

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:
1729^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,624

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

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.7%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Perlita Middle ranks worse than 73.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.27. (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 (97.7%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Perlita Middle is 8. (See more...)

Compare San Perlita Middle employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 1729^th 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) 511^th 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
2004	64.66	539^th	1573	65.7%
2005	53.16	806^th	1582	49.1%
2006	68.87	432^nd	1585	72.7%
2007	78.03	213^th	1684	87.4%
2008	62.79	646^th	1718	62.4%
2009	55.09	894^th	1763	49.3%
2010	58.60	793^rd	1803	56.0%
2011	59.15	803^rd	1895	57.6%
2012	31.38	1471^st	1951	24.6%
2013	41.22	1279^th	1973	35.2%
2014	38.59	1323^rd	1987	33.4%
2015	35.81	1436^th	2043	29.7%
2016	22.46	1691^st	1987	14.9%
2017	43.13	1095^th	2027	46.0%
2018	59.13	673^rd	2080	67.6%
2019	47.46	1066^th	2193	51.4%
2021	44.43	1172^nd	2252	48.0%
2022	47.14	1095^th	2254	51.4%
2023	34.60	1577^th	2330	32.3%
2024	30.27	1729^th	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
2018	55.73	726^th	2039	64.4%
2019	58.77	662^nd	2073	68.1%
2021	52.19	892^nd	2172	58.9%
2022	53.37	885^th	2220	60.1%
2023	44.06	1230^th	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
2018	68.57	492^nd	2008	75.5%
2019	60.85	670^th	2047	67.3%
2021	22.39	1768^th	2151	17.8%
2022	52.17	957^th	2221	56.9%
2023	46.60	1142^nd	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
2019	39.58	1225^th	2058	40.5%
2021	70.00	323^rd	2118	84.7%
2022	31.59	1622^nd	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
2018	45.96	1018^th	2030	49.9%
2019	32.87	1436^th	2069	30.6%
2021	58.89	742^nd	2168	65.8%
2022	38.19	1376^th	2228	38.2%
2023	24.44	1788^th	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
2018	62.33	516^th	1895	72.8%
2019	53.33	771^st	1935	60.2%
2021	53.39	779^th	2043	61.9%
2022	54.90	771^st	2077	62.9%
2023	40.19	1285^th	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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for San Perlita Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	15	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	66
1998	11	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	57
1999	9	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	54
2000	12	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	64
2001	11	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	70
2002	8	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	39
2003	8	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	39
2004	5	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	30
2005	11	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	60
2006	17	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	64
2007	21	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	75
2008	11	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	71
2009	9	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	71
2010	7	1	51	0	n/a	n/a	59
2011	8	0	61	0	0	0	69
2012	8	0	59	0	0	0	67
2013	8	0	57	0	0	0	65
2014	9	0	46	1	0	0	56
2015	8	0	49	0	0	0	57
2016	8	0	57	0	0	0	65
2017	7	0	59	0	0	0	66
2018	6	0	57	0	0	0	63
2019	4	1	53	0	0	0	58
2020	2	1	54	0	0	0	57
2021	0	1	51	0	0	0	52
2022	1	0	49	0	0	0	50
2023	1	0	42	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 1066^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1577^th 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)	11	75	64%
6th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	11	75	64%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)	44	25	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	44	25	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (San Perlita Middle)	50	22	28%
7th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	50	22	28%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)	31	33	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	31	33	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (San Perlita Middle)	61	60	1%
8th Grade Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	61	60	1%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Middle)	50	44	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	50	44	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	38	17%
8th Grade Science (San Perlita Middle)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Science (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	33	27	6%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Perlita Middle)	39	7	32%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	39	7	32%
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	58	43	25.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	53	42	20.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	1	75%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.5%	65.1%	19.4%

Schools Near San Perlita 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 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
San Perlita Middle	Public	6-8	1 Mi N F M 2209	San Perlita	78590	Willacy County	San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 248-5250	43	5	8.0	65.1%	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.3	1729^th of 2361 public middle schools	26.8%		34.6	1577^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.3%	152	5.0		40.0	60.0	45.0		33.3	18.2			25.0	5.0	$18,624	$1,548	$17,076
Myra Green Middle	Public	6-8	693 E Monroe Ave	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8171	425	35	12.1	89.6%	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	419 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69.3	553^rd of 2361 public middle schools	76.6%		62.7	721^st of 2330 public middle schools	69.1%	168			62.3	62.5	67.2		42.6	34.1	70.5		40.7	39.8	$12,507	$1,386	$11,121
Lyford Middle	Public	6-8	12820 Glenn Lofton	Lyford	78569	Willacy County	Lyford Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 347-3910	299	23	13.0	80.3%	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	287 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.7	2081^st of 2361 public middle schools	11.9%		19.7	1995^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.4%	86	40.9		36.6	40.9	32.3		6.9	14.7	4.1		24.0	8.4	$12,410	$1,101	$11,309
Rio Hondo Middle	Public	5-8	23001 State Hwy 345	Rio Hondo	78583	Cameron County	Rio Hondo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 748-1150	488	33	15.0	91.4%	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	471 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26.8	1829^th of 2361 public middle schools	22.5%		23.3	1881^st of 2330 public middle schools	19.3%	52	24.0	37.7	42.5	46.3	47.0	37.1	13.9	24.1	1.5	11.2	26.5	9.5	$10,832	$500	$10,331
Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	1901 Rio Hondo Rd	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3020	751	57	13.1	89.3%	27 (3.6%)	9 (1.2%)	713 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	50.1	1062^nd of 2361 public middle schools	55.0%		48.1	1114^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.2%	52	78.8		55.1	48.5	52.5		33.2	33.8	36.6		41.4	28.1	$10,948	$1,601	$9,347

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