Santa Maria Middle

Summary:

Santa Maria Middle is a small public middle school in Santa Maria, TX that serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Santa Maria Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 761 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santa Maria Middle faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement of its predominantly Hispanic (99.22%) and economically disadvantaged (100% qualify for free/reduced-price lunch) student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with low proficiency rates on STAAR assessments that are well below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 41.46% of 6th graders were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 54.45%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of its various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quartile for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status.

Comparing Santa Maria Middle to nearby higher-performing middle schools, such as San Benito Riverside Middle, Moises Vela Middle, and Central Middle, provides valuable insights. These schools generally outperform Santa Maria Middle on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings, and they also demonstrate stronger performance for their Hispanic, English Language Learner, and economically disadvantaged student subgroups. The higher spending per student at Santa Maria Middle compared to nearby schools may suggest the need for additional resources and support, but the school's academic outcomes indicate that this additional spending has not yet translated into improved student performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11142 Military Rd
       Santa Maria, TX  78592


(956) 565-5348

District: Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1882nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,250 Help


Students who attend Santa Maria Middle usually attend:

High:    Santa Maria High School

Feeder schools for Santa Maria Middle:

Elementary:    Tony Gonzalez Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
White:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santa Maria Middle ranks worse than 79.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (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 (99.2%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Maria Middle is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Maria Middle is $16,250.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Maria Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Santa Maria Middle 1882nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Santa Maria Middle in the ranking list.)

Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd) 761st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Maria Middle

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Rank History for all students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.69 2067th 2252 8.2%
2022 10.73 2151st 2254 4.6%
2023 15.73 2094th 2330 10.1%
2024 25.00 1882nd 2361 20.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.43 1195th 1592 24.9%
2022 16.68 1578th 1643 4.0%
2023 22.51 1497th 1720 13.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.04 1583rd 1757 9.9%
2023 53.84 571st 1815 68.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.41 1977th 2172 9.0%
2022 15.13 2089th 2220 5.9%
2023 22.05 1944th 2251 13.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.96 66th 70 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.06 1969th 2151 8.5%
2022 18.95 1956th 2221 11.9%
2023 13.48 2082nd 2241 7.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.07 1464th 1501 2.5%
2022 1.10 1484th 1488 0.3%
2023 14.07 1375th 1481 7.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.71 1899th 2118 10.3%
2022 19.73 2012th 2182 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.96 1993rd 2168 8.1%
2022 8.20 2161st 2228 3.0%
2023 18.93 1957th 2245 12.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Maria Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.40 1868th 2043 8.6%
2022 13.05 1991st 2077 4.1%
2023 19.62 1881st 2116 11.1%
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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.

Santa Maria Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Santa Maria Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 2 0 0 93 0 0 1 0 96
2018 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 69
2019 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 75
2020 0 0 0 116 0 0 0 0 116
2021 2 0 0 135 0 0 0 0 137
2022 0 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 122
2023 1 0 0 128 0 0 0 0 129

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 Santa Maria Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 96 7.6 12.5 96.9
2018 69 5.7 12.0 100
2019 75 5.6 13.3 97.3
2020 116 9.7 11.8 100
2021 137 12.7 10.7 97.8
2022 122 15.0 8.1 99.2
2023 129 11.8 10.8 100

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 Santa Maria Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 96 7.6 12.5 96.9
2018 69 5.7 12.0 100
2019 75 5.6 13.3 97.3
2020 116 9.7 11.8 100
2021 137 12.7 10.7 97.8
2022 122 15.0 8.1 99.2
2023 129 11.8 10.8 100

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 Santa Maria Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,204 (17.9%) $10,136 (82.1%) $12,340
2020 $2,327 (15.1%) $13,134 (84.9%) $15,461
2021 $2,226 (13.7%) $14,024 (86.3%) $16,250

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Maria 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Santa Maria Middle)2022
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd))2022
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria Middle)147
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Maria Independent School District (Isd))147
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students75129
 72%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic75128
 70.7%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%100%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria Middle

Students at Santa Maria Middle are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Santa Maria Middle usually go on to attend Santa Maria High School

Santa Maria Middle ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Santa Maria Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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