Bammel Middle

Summary:

Bammel Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 837 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bammel Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Bammel Middle's student population is significantly more diverse than the state average, with a higher percentage of African American (55.08%) and Hispanic (38.83%) students, and a lower percentage of White (1.91%) and Asian (0.6%) students. Academically, the school's performance is well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.57% of 6th graders, 19.92% of 7th graders, and 25.09% of 8th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. Bammel Middle also has consistently higher dropout rates than the state and district, ranging from 0.9% to 2.9% over the past 5 years.

Compared to nearby schools within the Spring ISD district, such as Stelle Claughton Middle and Edwin M Wells Middle, Bammel Middle's performance is significantly lower, with higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and better overall rankings. Additionally, Bammel Middle's high percentage of students (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 16711 Ella Blvd
       Houston, TX  77090-4213


(281) 891-7900

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2283rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,298 Help


Students who attend Bammel Middle usually attend:

High:    Andy Dekaney High School

Feeder schools for Bammel Middle:

Elementary:    Clark Elementary
    Helen Major Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  804

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.5%
Hispanic:
38.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bammel Middle ranks worse than 96.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.26. (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: African American (56.5%), Hispanic (38.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bammel Middle is 14.9, which is the 4th best among 9 middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bammel Middle is $11,298, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bammel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bammel Middle 2283rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bammel Middle in the ranking list.)

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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bammel Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.36 838th 1573 46.7%
2005 50.86 867th 1582 45.2%
2006 43.02 1031st 1585 35.0%
2007 40.04 1184th 1684 29.7%
2008 40.63 1228th 1718 28.5%
2009 36.60 1342nd 1763 23.9%
2010 27.20 1567th 1803 13.1%
2011 19.84 1751st 1895 7.6%
2012 13.91 1792nd 1951 8.1%
2013 13.76 1825th 1973 7.5%
2014 12.28 1851st 1987 6.8%
2015 21.30 1767th 2043 13.5%
2016 16.84 1794th 1987 9.7%
2017 13.94 1884th 2027 7.1%
2018 7.84 2016th 2080 3.1%
2019 9.94 2094th 2193 4.5%
2021 9.52 2180th 2252 3.2%
2022 10.06 2160th 2254 4.2%
2023 7.68 2252nd 2330 3.3%
2024 8.26 2283rd 2361 3.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.78 330th 813 59.4%
2024 5.68 806th 812 0.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 1149th 1376 16.5%
2019 22.73 1310th 1445 9.3%
2021 24.27 1431st 1592 10.1%
2022 17.21 1567th 1643 4.6%
2023 13.88 1671st 1720 2.8%
2024 15.70 1655th 1760 6.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 1308th 1597 18.1%
2019 27.69 1334th 1626 18.0%
2021 31.49 1259th 1712 26.5%
2022 29.34 1398th 1757 20.4%
2023 19.88 1725th 1815 5.0%
2024 31.19 1418th 1881 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 1987th 2039 2.6%
2019 16.46 1944th 2073 6.2%
2021 12.40 2101st 2172 3.3%
2022 14.09 2110th 2220 5.0%
2023 10.65 2167th 2251 3.7%
2024 10.95 2168th 2224 2.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.44 1976th 2008 1.6%
2019 10.27 1977th 2047 3.4%
2021 11.07 2073rd 2151 3.6%
2022 12.50 2115th 2221 4.8%
2023 9.82 2154th 2241 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.65 1346th 1430 5.9%
2019 24.13 1264th 1446 12.6%
2022 13.49 1382nd 1488 7.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.36 1922nd 2008 4.3%
2019 25.62 1769th 2058 14.0%
2021 18.28 2018th 2118 4.7%
2022 18.69 2035th 2182 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.73 1983rd 2030 2.3%
2019 10.54 1996th 2069 3.5%
2021 9.51 2118th 2168 2.3%
2022 9.13 2152nd 2228 3.4%
2023 6.89 2197th 2245 2.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.93 547th 594 7.9%
2021 2.87 584th 589 0.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.28 1116th 1167 4.4%
2019 20.81 1068th 1193 10.5%
2021 16.98 1153rd 1213 4.9%
2022 18.89 1164th 1251 7.0%
2023 16.80 1175th 1273 7.7%
2024 16.52 1202nd 1271 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.42 1852nd 1895 2.3%
2019 12.45 1867th 1935 3.5%
2021 14.28 1938th 2043 5.1%
2022 14.93 1958th 2077 5.7%
2023 10.19 2051st 2116 3.1%
2024 10.68 2059th 2108 2.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.71 35th 41 14.6%
2023 15.36 33rd 35 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bammel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.32 1403rd 1673 16.1%
2019 1.63 1676th 1684 0.5%
2023 3.47 1727th 1749 1.3%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a teacher
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Open Quote The worst school ever...Pretty much the entire staff is talking about quitting at the end of this school year. Personally, I'll take a job washing dishes before I return to this nightmare of a "school." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bammel Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 244 534 44 398 2 n/a n/a 0 1222
2005 242 712 43 468 1 n/a n/a 0 1466
2006 218 745 46 507 1 n/a n/a 0 1517
2007 170 773 53 673 3 n/a n/a 0 1672
2008 124 751 46 731 4 n/a n/a 0 1656
2009 105 613 46 528 3 n/a n/a 0 1295
2010 72 583 22 447 3 n/a n/a 0 1127
2011 64 712 24 473 2 1 7 0 1283
2012 61 740 18 516 1 2 11 0 1349
2013 41 679 17 519 1 1 10 0 1268
2014 36 684 12 522 12 1 6 0 1273
2015 36 713 12 558 19 1 7 0 1346
2016 41 720 12 508 17 4 6 0 1308
2017 40 695 12 531 14 2 9 0 1303
2018 21 577 9 320 6 1 7 0 941
2019 26 582 10 297 14 3 7 0 939
2020 23 539 11 323 14 3 18 0 931
2021 14 553 10 292 12 3 8 0 892
2022 12 524 6 280 9 0 15 0 846
2023 16 461 5 325 8 1 21 0 837
2024 9 454 7 307 7 0 20 0 804

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 Bammel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1222 81.1 15.1 56.5
2005 1466 88.4 16.6 64.6
2006 1517 90.3 16.8 64.9
2007 1672 96.9 17.3 68
2008 1656 106.5 15.5 75.2
2009 1295 80.1 16.2 69.1
2010 1127 68.1 16.5 79.4
2011 1283 74.7 17.1 81.7
2012 1349 70.4 19.1 83.2
2013 1268 74.5 17.0 84.6
2014 1273 77.8 16.3 87
2015 1346 78.0 17.2 81.5
2016 1308 77.0 16.9 80.5
2017 1303 63.7 20.4 78.2
2018 941 55.3 16.9 80
2019 939 52.2 17.9 68.9
2020 931 53.1 17.5 92.7
2021 892 61.9 14.4 95.4
2022 846 52.5 16.1 95.5
2023 837 53.0 15.7 95.8
2024 804 53.6 14.9 97.4

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 Bammel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1222 81.1 15.1 56.5
2005 1466 88.4 16.6 64.6
2006 1517 90.3 16.8 64.9
2007 1672 96.9 17.3 68
2008 1656 106.5 15.5 75.2
2009 1295 80.1 16.2 69.1
2010 1127 68.1 16.5 79.4
2011 1283 74.7 17.1 81.7
2012 1349 70.4 19.1 83.2
2013 1268 74.5 17.0 84.6
2014 1273 77.8 16.3 87
2015 1346 78.0 17.2 81.5
2016 1308 77.0 16.9 80.5
2017 1303 63.7 20.4 78.2
2018 941 55.3 16.9 80
2019 939 52.2 17.9 68.9
2020 931 53.1 17.5 92.7
2021 892 61.9 14.4 95.4
2022 846 52.5 16.1 95.5
2023 837 53.0 15.7 95.8
2024 804 53.6 14.9 97.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bammel Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,540 (15.6%) $8,334 (84.4%) $9,874
2020 $1,606 (16.3%) $8,268 (83.7%) $9,874
2021 $1,434 (12.7%) $9,863 (87.3%) $11,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bammel Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2094th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2252nd of 2330 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bammel Middle)1719
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2437
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bammel Middle)126
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2519
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bammel Middle)2321
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3439
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bammel Middle)159
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2522
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bammel Middle)2222
   8th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2847
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bammel Middle)249
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3131
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bammel Middle)209
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2932
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bammel Middle)119
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Independent School District (Isd))1417
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bammel Middle)8976
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3420
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students939837
 10.9%
African American582461
 20.8%
American Indian148
 42.9%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic297325
 9.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White2616
 38.5%
Two or More Races721
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%95.8%
 26.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bammel Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 804 students attended Bammel Middle.

Bammel Middle ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Bammel Middle are 56% African American, 38% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Students who attend Bammel Middle usually go on to attend Andy Dekaney High School


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