Is Stanton Middle a good school?

Stanton Middle ranks 566 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stanton Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Stanton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Stanton Middle?

Students at Stanton Middle are 69% Hispanic, 28% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Stanton Middle attend?

Students who attend Stanton Middle usually go on to attend Stanton High School

Stanton Middle

Summary:

Stanton Middle is a public middle school in Stanton, Texas, serving 256 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Midland Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 395 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR test scores, with 60.27% proficiency in 6th grade reading compared to the state's 54.45%, and 64.86% proficiency in 8th grade math, significantly higher than the state's 40.23%. The school also ranks in the top 30% of Texas middle schools for White students and the top 25% for Gifted and Talented students. However, Stanton Middle struggles with its Special Education and At-Risk student populations, ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 30% of Texas middle schools, respectively. The school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average, and has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 11.1 over the past 3 years.

Stanton Middle outperforms the nearby San Jacinto J.H. and Goddard J.H. schools in the Midland ISD, which have lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and lower rankings. However, James R. Brooks Middle in the Greenwood ISD, located just 9 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance, suggesting that Stanton Middle may face competition from nearby high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782-0730

(432) 607-3700

District: Stanton Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,709

Students who attend Stanton Middle usually attend:

High:

Stanton High School

Feeder schools for Stanton Middle:

Elementary:

Stanton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.8%

White:

28.1%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stanton Middle ranks better than 76% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.75. (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 (68.8%), White (28.1%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanton Middle is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Stanton Middle employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanton Middle is $13,709.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stanton Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Middle 566^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Stanton Middle in the ranking list.)

Stanton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Independent School District (Isd) 395^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stanton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	64.87	531^st	1573	66.2%
2005	51.15	856^th	1582	45.9%
2006	56.22	767^th	1585	51.6%
2007	34.23	1285^th	1684	23.7%
2008	38.28	1280^th	1718	25.5%
2009	49.63	1038^th	1763	41.1%
2010	44.14	1236^th	1803	31.4%
2011	51.62	1082^nd	1895	42.9%
2012	40.44	1263^rd	1951	35.3%
2013	61.50	722^nd	1973	63.4%
2014	39.04	1313^th	1987	33.9%
2015	28.77	1603^rd	2043	21.5%
2016	52.84	995^th	1987	49.9%
2017	36.87	1275^th	2027	37.1%
2018	26.58	1634^th	2080	21.4%
2019	28.42	1651^st	2193	24.7%
2021	54.79	888^th	2252	60.6%
2022	51.65	971^st	2254	56.9%
2023	53.54	970^th	2330	58.4%
2024	68.75	566^th	2361	76.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	43.05	743^rd	1445	48.6%
2021	59.07	403^rd	1592	74.7%
2022	49.18	674^th	1643	59.0%
2023	41.45	964^th	1720	44.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.01	1548^th	1597	3.1%
2019	18.66	1565^th	1626	3.8%
2021	28.53	1383^rd	1712	19.2%
2022	41.48	921^st	1757	47.6%
2023	31.50	1349^th	1815	25.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.45	1705^th	2039	16.4%
2019	23.79	1785^th	2073	13.9%
2021	41.53	1247^th	2172	42.6%
2022	49.16	1012^th	2220	54.4%
2023	56.49	806^th	2251	64.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.67	1682^nd	2008	16.2%
2019	33.61	1449^th	2047	29.2%
2021	57.21	793^rd	2151	63.1%
2022	51.70	971^st	2221	56.3%
2023	57.46	834^th	2241	62.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.27	889^th	1430	37.8%
2019	59.02	700^th	1446	51.6%
2021	76.89	269^th	1501	82.1%
2022	62.78	602^nd	1488	59.5%
2023	60.60	723^rd	1481	51.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.92	1825^th	2008	9.1%
2019	30.16	1600^th	2058	22.3%
2021	53.19	766^th	2118	63.8%
2022	33.32	1561^st	2182	28.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.85	1514^th	2030	25.4%
2019	24.90	1688^th	2069	18.4%
2021	51.16	954^th	2168	56.0%
2022	51.02	980^th	2228	56.0%
2023	49.57	1046^th	2245	53.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.98	1543^rd	1895	18.6%
2019	29.55	1487^th	1935	23.2%
2021	54.91	739^th	2043	63.8%
2022	53.35	825^th	2077	60.3%
2023	52.06	897^th	2116	57.6%

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Rank History for White students at Stanton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.20	1367^th	1673	18.3%
2019	27.52	1357^th	1684	19.4%
2021	54.99	696^th	1700	59.1%
2022	48.45	880^th	1723	48.9%
2023	65.26	516^th	1749	70.5%

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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 Stanton Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	99	3	0	91	3	n/a	n/a	196
1990	104	4	0	86	3	n/a	n/a	197
1991	107	5	0	96	2	n/a	n/a	210
1992	112	2	0	79	2	n/a	n/a	195
1993	109	10	0	97	0	n/a	n/a	216
1994	107	8	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	219
1995	90	4	0	117	0	n/a	n/a	211
1996	90	4	0	117	0	n/a	n/a	211
1997	73	5	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	209
1998	73	5	0	140	0	n/a	n/a	218
1999	72	5	0	127	0	n/a	n/a	204
2000	77	6	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	207
2001	73	6	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	203
2002	62	5	0	121	0	n/a	n/a	188
2003	62	5	0	121	0	n/a	n/a	188
2004	66	4	0	97	0	n/a	n/a	167
2005	67	5	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	163
2006	69	3	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	161
2007	70	2	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	167
2008	69	1	1	95	0	n/a	n/a	166
2009	73	1	1	98	0	n/a	n/a	173
2010	69	2	1	96	0	n/a	n/a	168
2011	62	2	0	93	1	0	3	161
2012	55	1	0	115	0	0	6	177
2013	64	1	0	139	1	0	7	212
2014	72	0	0	133	0	0	6	211
2015	79	0	0	134	0	0	4	217
2016	72	0	0	140	0	0	3	215
2017	69	1	1	149	0	0	1	221
2018	62	0	1	164	1	0	0	228
2019	76	1	1	164	0	0	1	243
2020	76	1	0	179	0	0	2	258
2021	82	2	0	183	1	0	1	269
2022	77	2	0	170	4	0	1	254
2023	72	2	0	176	3	0	3	256

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 Stanton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	197	18.0	10.9	n/a
1991	210	17.7	11.8	n/a
1992	195	17.1	11.4	38.5
1993	216	16.0	13.5	45.8
1994	219	16.8	13.0	41.1
1995	211	17.7	11.9	46
1996	211	17.7	11.9	46
1997	209	18.6	11.2	36.4
1998	218	18.6	11.7	36.7
1999	204	18.3	11.1	51.5
2000	207	17.5	11.8	45.4
2001	203	17.9	11.3	37.9
2002	188	17.5	10.7	45.2
2003	188	17.5	10.7	45.2
2004	167	15.9	10.5	39.5
2005	163	15.6	10.4	43.6
2006	161	16.5	9.8	44.1
2007	167	16.2	10.3	30.5
2008	166	14.8	11.2	33.7
2009	173	16.1	10.7	34.7
2010	168	16.1	10.4	39.9
2011	161	16.2	9.9	35.4
2012	177	15.9	11.1	38.4
2013	212	17.8	11.9	58.5
2014	211	19.3	10.9	52.1
2015	217	17.0	12.7	45.6
2016	215	16.0	13.4	51.2
2017	221	15.8	13.9	50.7
2018	228	19.9	11.4	55.3
2019	243	18.8	12.8	56.4
2020	258	21.0	12.2	53.9
2021	269	24.1	11.1	52.4
2022	254	27.6	9.1	51.6
2023	256	27.5	9.2	54.3

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 Stanton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	197	18.0	10.9	n/a
1991	210	17.7	11.8	n/a
1992	195	17.1	11.4	38.5
1993	216	16.0	13.5	45.8
1994	219	16.8	13.0	41.1
1995	211	17.7	11.9	46
1996	211	17.7	11.9	46
1997	209	18.6	11.2	36.4
1998	218	18.6	11.7	36.7
1999	204	18.3	11.1	51.5
2000	207	17.5	11.8	45.4
2001	203	17.9	11.3	37.9
2002	188	17.5	10.7	45.2
2003	188	17.5	10.7	45.2
2004	167	15.9	10.5	39.5
2005	163	15.6	10.4	43.6
2006	161	16.5	9.8	44.1
2007	167	16.2	10.3	30.5
2008	166	14.8	11.2	33.7
2009	173	16.1	10.7	34.7
2010	168	16.1	10.4	39.9
2011	161	16.2	9.9	35.4
2012	177	15.9	11.1	38.4
2013	212	17.8	11.9	58.5
2014	211	19.3	10.9	52.1
2015	217	17.0	12.7	45.6
2016	215	16.0	13.4	51.2
2017	221	15.8	13.9	50.7
2018	228	19.9	11.4	55.3
2019	243	18.8	12.8	56.4
2020	258	21.0	12.2	53.9
2021	269	24.1	11.1	52.4
2022	254	27.6	9.1	51.6
2023	256	27.5	9.2	54.3

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 Stanton Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,154 (9.6%)	$10,840 (90.4%)	$11,994
2020	$916 (7.2%)	$11,729 (92.8%)	$12,645
2021	$1,233 (9.0%)	$12,476 (91.0%)	$13,709

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanton 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 1651^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 970^th of 2330 Middle schools	33.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Stanton Middle)	23	44	21%
6th Grade Reading (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	23	44	21%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle)	41	46	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	41	46	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Stanton Middle)	31	52	21%
7th Grade Reading (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	31	52	21%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle)	23	43	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	23	43	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Stanton Middle)	43	43
8th Grade Reading (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	43	43
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle)	50	55	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	50	55	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Stanton Middle)	24	42	18%
8th Grade Science (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	24	42	18%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stanton Middle)	12	33	21%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stanton Independent School District (Isd))	12	33	21%
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	243	256	5.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	164	176	7.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	72	5.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.4%	54.3%	2.1%

Schools Near Stanton 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th 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
Stanton Middle	Public	6-8	200 Gray St	Stanton	79782	Martin County	Stanton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 607-3700	256	28	9.2	54.3%	72 (28.1%)	2 (0.8%)	176 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	68.7	566^th of 2361 public middle schools	76.0%		53.5	970^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.4%	404	100.0	60.3	63.0	50.7	58.9	42.2	64.9	52.6	28.2	$13,709	$1,233	$12,476
James R Brooks Middle	Public	6-8	2511 Fm 1379	Midland	79706	Midland County	Greenwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 683-6461	756	48	15.7	36.8%	350 (46.3%)	3 (0.4%)	390 (51.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	47.9	1133^rd of 2361 public middle schools	52.0%		48.3	1109^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.4%	24	92.7	50.9	45.9	49.0	34.2	19.9	59.2	41.5	26.3	$9,818	$998	$8,819
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-11	3800 N Lamesa Rd	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 689-5000	1	2	.4		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$36,619	$514	$36,105
San Jacinto J H	Public	6-8	1400 N N St	Midland	79701	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1350	829	57	14.6	53.7%	193 (23.3%)	35 (4.2%)	574 (69.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)	39.8	1390^th of 2361 public middle schools	41.1%		36.2	1526^th of 2330 public middle schools	34.5%	136	96.9	64.8	50.5	37.3	42.3	14.1	44.0	30.7	20.5	$9,352	$782	$8,569
Goddard J H	Public, Charter	7-8	2500 Haynes Ave	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 689-1300	1,024	67	15.2	57.9%	218 (21.3%)	62 (6.1%)	700 (68.4%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	22 (2.1%)	23.2	1938^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.9%		26.5	1804^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.6%	134	70.6		32.8	42.0		7.6	19.5	31.2	14.3	$9,772	$695	$9,077

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