Is Van Middle a good school?

Van Middle ranks 1891 st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Van Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 833 students attended Van Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Van Middle?

Students at Van Middle are 65% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Van Middle attend?

Students who attend Van Middle usually go on to attend: High : Van High School

Van Middle

Summary:

Van Middle is an elementary school located in Van, Texas, serving grades 2-6 with a total enrollment of 512 students. The school is part of the Van Independent School District, which is ranked 250 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Middle has a higher percentage of White students (63.48%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 54.96% to 74.3% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (27.15%) compared to the nearby schools. Academically, Van Middle's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade reading proficiency (58.58%) was higher than the state average (54.45%), but its 4th-grade reading proficiency (31.61%) was lower than the state average (50.66%). Additionally, Van Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.53% to 60.62% over the past three years, which is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Martins Mill Elementary and Mineola Elementary.

While Van Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of non-White students over the past three years, with the White student population increasing from 69.87% in 2020-2021 to 63.48% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's academic performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, and its performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner students, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support. Comparing Van Middle to its nearby counterparts, such as Martins Mill Elementary and Mineola Elementary, which tend to have higher academic performance and lower free/reduced lunch rates, indicates potential areas for improvement at Van Middle.

Detail:

Public 2-6

14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790

(903) 963-1461

District: Van Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1891^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,385

Students who attend Van Middle usually attend:

High:

Van High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 833

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

26.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Van Middle ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Middle is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Van Middle employs 57.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Middle is $8,385.

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Van Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Middle 1891^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Van Middle in the ranking list.)

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Van Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Van Independent School District (Isd) 250^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2010	62.82	1597^th	3937	59.4%
2011	52.48	2264^th	4095	44.7%
2012	47.63	2418^th	4206	42.5%
2013	53.07	2120^th	4221	49.8%
2014	59.21	1814^th	4260	57.4%
2015	57.72	1920^th	4320	55.6%
2016	50.54	2278^th	4286	46.9%
2017	56.48	1641^st	4329	62.1%
2018	62.54	1366^th	4359	68.7%
2019	63.96	1312^th	4479	70.7%
2021	59.65	1535^th	4578	66.5%
2022	71.63	1086^th	4581	76.3%
2023	64.08	1420^th	4647	69.4%
2024	54.56	1891^st	4675	59.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.51	709^th	1046	32.2%
2019	57.04	476^th	1112	57.2%
2021	33.40	701^st	961	27.1%
2022	54.49	460^th	1004	54.2%
2023	72.44	250^th	1099	77.3%
2024	46.10	632^nd	1114	43.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.18	2375^th	3226	26.4%
2019	30.31	2665^th	3333	20.0%
2021	37.11	2243^rd	3446	34.9%
2022	49.65	1670^th	3487	52.1%
2023	30.29	2771^st	3556	22.1%
2024	26.08	2995^th	3638	17.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.62	1784^th	3558	49.9%
2019	47.62	1551^st	3684	57.9%
2021	37.84	2192^nd	3799	42.3%
2022	51.96	1458^th	3952	63.1%
2023	64.23	909^th	4086	77.8%
2024	58.63	1338^th	4261	68.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.45	1731^st	4264	59.4%
2019	63.86	1125^th	4309	73.9%
2021	55.61	1649^th	4451	63.0%
2022	63.62	1264^th	4477	71.8%
2023	62.64	1352^nd	4521	70.1%
2024	55.59	1824^th	4560	60.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.66	1129^th	4306	73.8%
2019	64.68	1256^th	4348	71.1%
2021	61.78	1421^st	4499	68.4%
2022	67.77	1183^rd	4561	74.1%
2023	64.27	1347^th	4588	70.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.36	523^rd	3106	83.2%
2019	65.82	1122^nd	3184	64.8%
2021	70.44	933^rd	3006	69.0%
2022	76.37	341^st	2958	88.5%
2023	59.79	1474^th	2980	50.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.67	2680^th	4240	36.8%
2019	36.79	2922^nd	4295	32.0%
2021	43.09	2335^th	4331	46.1%
2022	54.28	1802^nd	4461	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.35	1826^th	4319	57.7%
2019	61.43	1401^st	4357	67.8%
2021	56.90	1647^th	4498	63.4%
2022	74.23	945^th	4563	79.3%
2023	63.09	1432^nd	4585	68.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.07	454^th	2483	81.7%
2019	25.94	2108^th	2515	16.2%
2023	24.59	2073^rd	2443	15.1%
2024	10.34	2383^rd	2421	1.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.16	2118^th	4168	49.2%
2019	49.24	2052^nd	4188	51.0%
2021	53.72	1709^th	4329	60.5%
2022	70.85	894^th	4376	79.6%
2023	62.32	1348^th	4401	69.4%
2024	45.27	2403^rd	4431	45.8%

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Rank History for White students at Van Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.69	1499^th	3127	52.1%
2019	52.33	1498^th	3142	52.3%
2021	42.69	1833^rd	3082	40.5%
2022	56.36	1319^th	3082	57.2%
2023	49.71	1635^th	3106	47.4%
2024	42.80	1901^st	3078	38.2%

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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 Van Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	393	22	0	81	2	n/a	n/a	498
2010	428	18	0	79	2	n/a	n/a	527
2011	416	18	2	80	8	0	2	526
2012	418	13	1	95	8	0	3	538
2013	385	16	1	101	7	0	8	518
2014	404	14	4	97	4	1	14	538
2015	367	15	2	91	2	1	17	495
2016	373	11	1	88	2	0	18	493
2017	363	16	0	99	2	0	20	500
2018	375	14	2	108	1	0	23	523
2019	396	17	3	118	1	0	26	561
2020	413	15	3	124	2	0	25	582
2021	378	15	3	117	2	0	26	541
2022	360	13	2	116	1	1	25	518
2023	325	21	2	139	1	1	23	512
2024	542	26	3	217	1	0	44	833

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 Van Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	498	32.9	15.1	47
2010	527	32.9	15.9	51.6
2011	526	31.7	16.5	49.2
2012	538	30.2	17.8	49.4
2013	518	31.2	16.5	56.6
2014	538	29.9	17.9	55.4
2015	495	31.0	15.9	53.1
2016	493	28.0	17.6	54.2
2017	500	29.9	16.7	52
2018	523	32.4	16.1	51.6
2019	561	33.2	16.8	56.5
2020	582	32.5	17.8	55.5
2021	541	31.3	17.2	54.5
2022	518	33.8	15.2	60.6
2023	512	32.5	15.7	59
2024	833	57.3	14.5	64.8

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 Van Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	498	32.9	15.1	47
2010	527	32.9	15.9	51.6
2011	526	31.7	16.5	49.2
2012	538	30.2	17.8	49.4
2013	518	31.2	16.5	56.6
2014	538	29.9	17.9	55.4
2015	495	31.0	15.9	53.1
2016	493	28.0	17.6	54.2
2017	500	29.9	16.7	52
2018	523	32.4	16.1	51.6
2019	561	33.2	16.8	56.5
2020	582	32.5	17.8	55.5
2021	541	31.3	17.2	54.5
2022	518	33.8	15.2	60.6
2023	512	32.5	15.7	59
2024	833	57.3	14.5	64.8

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 Van Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (11.4%)	$6,816 (88.6%)	$7,692
2020	$779 (10.0%)	$7,007 (90.0%)	$7,786
2021	$958 (11.4%)	$7,426 (88.6%)	$8,385

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1312^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1420^th of 4647 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Van Middle)	45	45
4th Grade Reading (Van Independent School District (Isd))	45	45
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Middle)	56	45	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Independent School District (Isd))	56	45	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Van Middle)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Reading (Van Independent School District (Isd))	59	47	12%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Middle)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Independent School District (Isd))	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Van Middle)	67	50	17%
5th Grade Science (Van Independent School District (Isd))	67	50	17%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Van Middle)	36	66	30%
6th Grade Reading (Van Independent School District (Isd))	36	66	30%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Middle)	49	56	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Van Independent School District (Isd))	49	56	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	561	512	8.7%
African American	17	21	23.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	118	139	17.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	396	325	17.9%
Two or More Races	26	23	11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	59%	2.5%

Schools Near Van Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Middle	Public	2-6	14300 State Hwy 110	Van	75790	Van Zandt County	Van Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 963-1461	833	57	14.5	64.8%	542 (65.1%)	26 (3.1%)	217 (26.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.3%)	54.6	1891^st of 4675 public elementary schools	59.6%		64.1	1420^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.4%	471	46.2	31.6	53.5	58.6	42.6	40.0	52.2	41.7	41.1	$8,385	$958	$7,426
Rhodes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	449 E Texas St	Van	75790	Van Zandt County	Van Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 963-8770	369	24	15.3	68.6%	241 (65.3%)	10 (2.7%)	102 (27.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)										$10,109	$1,305	$8,804
Velma Penny Elementary	Public	1-3	1000 Mount Sylvan St	Lindale	75771	Smith County	Lindale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 882-7513	540	36	14.8	51.7%	358 (66.3%)	19 (3.5%)	110 (20.4%)	9 (1.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.9%)								(n/a)	71.5				66.2					$9,003	$1,278	$7,725
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	201 Stadium St	Lindale	75771	Smith County	Lindale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 881-4001	449	32	14.0	61.2%	271 (60.4%)	35 (7.8%)	98 (21.8%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)								(n/a)										$10,544	$1,417	$9,127
College Street Elementary	Public	1-3	106 N College St	Lindale	75771	Smith County	Lindale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 882-3121	518	35	14.6	49.6%	365 (70.5%)	31 (6.0%)	94 (18.1%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)								(n/a)	65.7				74.4					$9,550	$1,483	$8,068
Mineola Elementary	Public	3-5	900 W Patten	Mineola	75773	Wood County	Mineola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 569-2466	374	28	13.3	68.4%	200 (53.5%)	17 (4.5%)	119 (31.8%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.0%)	47.1	2337^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.0%		60.1	1598^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.6%	739	58.2	46.0	41.4		41.9	35.4	52.3		15.5	$11,172	$1,189	$9,984
Grand Saline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	405 Stadium Dr	Grand Saline	75140	Van Zandt County	Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 962-7526	289	24	11.9	63.7%	212 (73.4%)	2 (0.7%)	70 (24.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)										$11,544	$2,514	$9,031
Grand Saline Intermediate	Public	3-5	200 Stadium Dr	Grand Saline	75140	Van Zandt County	Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 962-5515	254	17	15.0	59.4%	172 (67.7%)	2 (0.8%)	72 (28.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	55.3	1853^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	60.4%		47.1	2344^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.6%	491	42.1	41.9	54.6		46.1	51.2	57.7		22.7	$10,938	$2,566	$8,372
Mineola Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	1555 W Loop	Mineola	75773	Wood County	Mineola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 569-5488	470	36	13.1	71.7%	267 (56.8%)	14 (3.0%)	150 (31.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)								(n/a)										$11,721	$2,133	$9,588
Martins Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 F M 1861	Ben Wheeler	75754	Van Zandt County	Martins Mill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 479-3706	241	18	13.2	52.7%	189 (78.4%)	7 (2.9%)	40 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	55.7	1817^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.1%		46.4	2393^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	48.5%	576	53.6	45.5	67.6		39.3	39.4	55.3		18.4	$10,052	$1,540	$8,513

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