Is San Saba Middle a good school?

San Saba Middle ranks 1158 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend San Saba Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 213 students attended San Saba Middle.

What is the racial makeup of San Saba Middle?

Students at San Saba Middle are 61% Hispanic, 38% White, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of San Saba Middle attend?

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

San Saba Middle

Summary:

San Saba Middle is a public middle school in San Saba, Texas, serving 210 students in grades 5-8 as part of the San Saba Independent School District. While the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate, it faces several challenges, including declining statewide rankings, underperformance of certain student subgroups, and a disconnect between higher-than-average spending and academic outcomes.

San Saba Middle has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (60%) compared to the state average, and the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from a high of 247 out of 1,987 Texas middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 1,389 out of 2,330 in 2022-2023, with a current 3-star rating. The school struggles with the performance of Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, all of whom rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. While 5th-grade Reading scores are slightly above the state average, the school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average, particularly in Math, with only 21.74% of 8th-graders proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, the nearby Goldthwaite Middle in the Goldthwaite Independent School District outperforms San Saba Middle across several key metrics, including statewide ranking, test scores, and student subgroup performance. This suggests that there may be valuable lessons to be learned from the practices and strategies employed at Goldthwaite Middle, which could help San Saba Middle address its challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877-3523

(325) 372-3200

District: San Saba Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1158^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,014

Students who attend San Saba Middle usually attend:

High:

San Saba High School

Feeder schools for San Saba Middle:

Elementary:

San Saba Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 213

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.6%

White:

37.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Saba Middle ranks better than 51% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.33. (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 (60.6%), White (37.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Saba Middle is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare San Saba Middle employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Saba Middle is $10,014.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Saba Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks San Saba Middle 1158^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See San Saba 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:

White students:

San Saba Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Saba Independent School District (Isd) 608^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Saba Middle

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Rank History for all students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	75.71	228^th	1573	85.5%
2005	59.64	657^th	1582	58.5%
2006	52.99	829^th	1585	47.7%
2007	58.65	743^rd	1684	55.9%
2008	64.89	571^st	1718	66.8%
2009	47.49	1090^th	1763	38.2%
2010	46.77	1164^th	1803	35.4%
2011	49.15	1174^th	1895	38.0%
2012	53.21	945^th	1951	51.6%
2013	58.84	806^th	1973	59.1%
2014	60.23	776^th	1987	60.9%
2015	71.06	508^th	2043	75.1%
2016	81.40	247^th	1987	87.6%
2017	72.56	400^th	2027	80.3%
2018	64.11	576^th	2080	72.3%
2019	59.35	733^rd	2193	66.6%
2021	47.51	1085^th	2252	51.8%
2022	39.82	1335^th	2254	40.8%
2023	40.16	1389^th	2330	40.4%
2024	47.33	1158^th	2361	51.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.78	459^th	1445	68.2%
2021	45.36	749^th	1592	53.0%
2022	27.67	1341^st	1643	18.4%
2023	34.63	1156^th	1720	32.8%
2024	37.33	1097^th	1760	37.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.60	283^rd	1597	82.3%
2019	57.41	430^th	1626	73.6%
2021	21.43	1650^th	1712	3.6%
2022	29.35	1397^th	1757	20.5%
2023	19.16	1738^th	1815	4.2%
2024	20.47	1715^th	1881	8.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.49	497^th	2039	75.6%
2019	65.52	492^nd	2073	76.3%
2021	52.62	879^th	2172	59.5%
2022	39.98	1333^rd	2220	40.0%
2023	43.83	1238^th	2251	45.0%
2024	43.68	1189^th	2224	46.5%

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Rank History for Female students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.89	379^th	2008	81.1%
2019	59.13	711^th	2047	65.3%
2021	44.43	1138^th	2151	47.1%
2022	40.09	1316^th	2221	40.7%
2023	36.50	1464^th	2241	34.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.98	206^th	1430	85.6%
2019	66.43	509^th	1446	64.8%
2021	69.70	469^th	1501	68.8%
2022	49.10	929^th	1488	37.6%
2023	40.76	1090^th	1481	26.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.38	1096^th	2008	45.4%
2019	48.23	911^th	2058	55.7%
2021	46.46	986^th	2118	53.4%
2022	27.00	1804^th	2182	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.50	858^th	2030	57.7%
2019	56.85	731^st	2069	64.7%
2021	49.67	992^nd	2168	54.2%
2022	40.61	1290^th	2228	42.1%
2023	41.18	1290^th	2245	42.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.04	604^th	1895	68.1%
2019	52.94	784^th	1935	59.5%
2021	47.38	978^th	2043	52.1%
2022	35.91	1362^nd	2077	34.4%
2023	31.92	1545^th	2116	27.0%
2024	39.59	1268^th	2108	39.8%

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Rank History for White students at San Saba Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.83	551^st	1673	67.1%
2019	57.89	632^nd	1684	62.5%
2021	38.31	1104^th	1700	35.1%
2022	45.99	941^st	1723	45.4%
2023	48.82	898^th	1749	48.7%
2024	45.34	948^th	1724	45.0%

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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 Saba Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	81	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	113
1990	92	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	128
1991	88	0	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	118
1992	95	0	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	116
1993	89	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	115
1994	99	0	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	144
1995	95	0	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	144
1996	95	0	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	144
1997	101	2	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	150
1998	80	0	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	118
1999	62	1	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	100
2000	148	1	0	96	1	n/a	n/a	246
2001	160	3	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	256
2002	161	2	1	88	0	n/a	n/a	252
2003	161	2	1	88	0	n/a	n/a	252
2004	159	2	1	83	0	n/a	n/a	245
2005	140	1	1	95	0	n/a	n/a	237
2006	144	1	1	88	0	n/a	n/a	234
2007	130	1	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	222
2008	122	2	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	213
2009	104	2	0	104	1	n/a	n/a	211
2010	104	0	0	104	1	n/a	n/a	209
2011	94	0	0	101	0	0	0	195
2012	98	0	0	89	0	0	1	188
2013	92	0	1	93	0	0	1	187
2014	81	1	1	91	1	0	1	176
2015	93	3	1	101	0	0	2	200
2016	89	3	1	103	0	0	1	197
2017	92	2	1	95	0	0	1	191
2018	106	0	3	105	0	0	2	216
2019	89	0	3	117	0	0	4	213
2020	90	0	2	129	0	0	4	225
2021	81	0	1	128	0	0	5	215
2022	69	0	0	127	0	0	2	198
2023	80	0	0	126	0	0	4	210
2024	80	0	0	129	0	0	4	213

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 Saba Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	128	10.0	12.8	n/a
1991	118	9.9	11.9	n/a
1992	116	10.5	11.0	44.8
1993	115	11.0	10.5	49.6
1994	144	11.8	12.2	45.1
1995	144	12.3	11.7	50
1996	144	12.3	11.7	50
1997	150	11.4	13.2	47.3
1998	118	11.0	10.7	46.6
1999	100	11.6	8.6	50
2000	246	23.1	10.6	56.9
2001	256	21.3	12.0	52.7
2002	252	20.4	12.4	59.9
2003	252	20.4	12.4	59.9
2004	245	21.5	11.4	62.4
2005	237	22.2	10.7	62.9
2006	234	20.1	11.6	60.7
2007	222	20.7	10.7	63.1
2008	213	20.8	10.2	57.7
2009	211	22.0	9.6	56.4
2010	209	19.3	10.8	68.4
2011	195	20.2	9.6	64.1
2012	188	17.3	10.8	66
2013	187	17.6	10.5	60.4
2014	176	15.5	11.3	59.7
2015	200	18.0	11.1	61
2016	197	17.0	11.5	65.5
2017	191	15.9	12.0	60.7
2018	216	17.6	12.2	62.5
2019	213	16.0	13.3	73.7
2020	225	14.3	15.6	67.1
2021	215	20.3	10.5	77.2
2022	198	16.3	12.1	65.2
2023	210	18.8	11.1	78.6
2024	213	16.6	12.8	80.3

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 Saba Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	113	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	128	10.0	12.8	n/a
1991	118	9.9	11.9	n/a
1992	116	10.5	11.0	44.8
1993	115	11.0	10.5	49.6
1994	144	11.8	12.2	45.1
1995	144	12.3	11.7	50
1996	144	12.3	11.7	50
1997	150	11.4	13.2	47.3
1998	118	11.0	10.7	46.6
1999	100	11.6	8.6	50
2000	246	23.1	10.6	56.9
2001	256	21.3	12.0	52.7
2002	252	20.4	12.4	59.9
2003	252	20.4	12.4	59.9
2004	245	21.5	11.4	62.4
2005	237	22.2	10.7	62.9
2006	234	20.1	11.6	60.7
2007	222	20.7	10.7	63.1
2008	213	20.8	10.2	57.7
2009	211	22.0	9.6	56.4
2010	209	19.3	10.8	68.4
2011	195	20.2	9.6	64.1
2012	188	17.3	10.8	66
2013	187	17.6	10.5	60.4
2014	176	15.5	11.3	59.7
2015	200	18.0	11.1	61
2016	197	17.0	11.5	65.5
2017	191	15.9	12.0	60.7
2018	216	17.6	12.2	62.5
2019	213	16.0	13.3	73.7
2020	225	14.3	15.6	67.1
2021	215	20.3	10.5	77.2
2022	198	16.3	12.1	65.2
2023	210	18.8	11.1	78.6
2024	213	16.6	12.8	80.3

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 Saba Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$553 (5.9%)	$8,894 (94.1%)	$9,447
2020	$640 (7.1%)	$8,427 (92.9%)	$9,068
2021	$1,053 (10.5%)	$8,961 (89.5%)	$10,014

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Saba 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 733^rd of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1389^th of 2330 Middle schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (San Saba Middle)	41	56	15%
5th Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	41	56	15%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Middle)	30	49	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	30	49	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (San Saba Middle)	53	41	12%
5th Grade Science (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	53	41	12%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (San Saba Middle)	18	51	33%
6th Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	18	51	33%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Middle)	58	21	37%
6th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	58	21	37%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (San Saba Middle)	47	56	9%
7th Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	47	56	9%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Middle)	58	31	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	58	31	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (San Saba Middle)	50	38	12%
8th Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	50	38	12%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Middle)	73	53	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	73	53	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (San Saba Middle)	54	19	35%
8th Grade Science (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	54	19	35%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Saba Middle)	29	26	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))	29	26	3%
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	213	210	1.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	117	126	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	80	10.1%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.7%	78.6%	4.9%

Schools Near San Saba 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 Saba Middle	Public	5-8	808 W Wallace	San Saba	76877	San Saba County	San Saba Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 372-3200	213	17	12.8	80.3%	80 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	47.3	1158^th of 2361 public middle schools	51.0%		40.2	1389^th of 2330 public middle schools	40.4%	231		69.1	53.9	60.4	60.9	50.9	29.2	35.4	21.7	32.7	19.6	32.6	$10,014	$1,053	$8,961
Goldthwaite Middle	Public	6-8	1507 Trent St	Goldthwaite	76844	Mills County	Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 648-3630	118	12	10.2	39.0%	82 (69.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	83.7	259^th of 2361 public middle schools	89.0%		82.9	285^th of 2330 public middle schools	87.8%	26	90.0		70.7	51.6	66.7		75.6	61.3	71.9		59.5	50.0	$15,087	$1,061	$14,026

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