Stem Middle

Summary:

Stem Middle is a public middle school located in Victoria, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the Victoria Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 801 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stem Middle faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools like Harold Cade Middle and Howell Middle. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (79.24%) and consistently underperforms the Victoria ISD and state averages in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Stem Middle's performance is particularly low for subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools for these groups. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (79.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

However, Stem Middle does have some bright spots. The school's students perform better in Algebra I, with 52.94% proficient or better, compared to the Victoria ISD's 23.73% and the state's 44.73%. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform relatively better, ranking in the middle (817 out of 1,481) of Texas middle schools in this category. The nearby schools, Patti Welder Middle and Harold Cade Middle, also have low dropout rates of 0.2%, which is better than the state average. These findings suggest that with targeted interventions and support, Stem Middle could potentially improve its overall academic performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77901

(361) 578-2711

District: Victoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2204^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Students who attend Stem Middle usually attend:

High:

Victoria East High School

Feeder schools for Stem Middle:

Elementary:	Dudley Elementary
	O'Connor Elementary
	Rodolfo Torres Elementary
	Smith Stem Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.2%

White:

11.7%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stem Middle ranks worse than 93.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.45. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stem Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Stem Middle 2204^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Stem Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Victoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Victoria Independent School District (Isd) 801^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stem Middle

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Rank History for all students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.04	2188^th	2330	6.1%
2024	12.45	2204^th	2361	6.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.45	1694^th	1720	1.5%
2024	14.17	1690^th	1760	4.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.40	1762^nd	1815	2.9%
2024	24.39	1611^th	1881	14.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.21	2142^nd	2251	4.8%
2024	11.99	2157^th	2224	3.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.21	2144^th	2241	4.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.68	817^th	1481	44.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.40	2095^th	2245	6.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.17	1240^th	1273	2.6%
2024	9.31	1257^th	1271	1.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.54	2008^th	2116	5.1%
2024	12.11	2034^th	2108	3.5%

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Rank History for White students at Stem Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.86	1669^th	1749	4.6%
2024	16.25	1589^th	1724	7.8%

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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 Stem Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	26	16	4	201	2	0	3	252
2023	49	32	2	355	2	2	6	448
2024	75	45	3	503	3	2	12	643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stem Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	252	13.8	18.1	82.5
2023	448	31.8	14.0	79.9
2024	643	50.0	12.8	79.5

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 Stem Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	252	13.8	18.1	82.5
2023	448	31.8	14.0	79.9
2024	643	50.0	12.8	79.5

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.

Schools Near Stem 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
Stem Middle	Public	6-8	1110 Sam Houston Dr	Victoria	77901	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 578-2711	643	50	12.8	79.5%	75 (11.7%)	45 (7.0%)	503 (78.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.9%)	12.5	2204^th of 2361 public middle schools	6.6%		11	2188^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.1%	16	52.9	25.8	23.8	22.1	13.0	11.6	16.8	13.8	12.5
Howell Middle	Public	6-8	2502 Fannin Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 578-1561	725	53	13.7	61.4%	174 (24.0%)	68 (9.4%)	457 (63.0%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	28.1	1783^rd of 2361 public middle schools	24.5%		29.6	1727^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.9%	56	44.4	46.5	39.6	40.6	26.6	7.5	20.8	28.9	19.4	$8,887	$907	$7,980
Patti Welder Middle	Public	6-8	1604 E N St	Victoria	77901	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 575-4553	576	48	12.0	83.0%	93 (16.1%)	16 (2.8%)	456 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	10.1	2259^th of 2361 public middle schools	4.3%		8.6	2236^th of 2330 public middle schools	4.0%	23	53.1	30.9	17.3	25.1	8.0	9.7	12.9	12.0	6.4	$9,333	$1,393	$7,940
Harold Cade Middle	Public	6-8	611 W Tropical Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 788-2840	736	46	16.1	43.2%	312 (42.4%)	20 (2.7%)	374 (50.8%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)	48.6	1109^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.0%		49.2	1080^th of 2330 public middle schools	53.6%	29	89.6	54.4	56.5	48.9	42.0	18.9	38.8	39.1	22.2	$8,751	$1,175	$7,576
Bloomington J H	Public	6-8	2781 Fm 616	Bloomington	77951	Victoria County	Bloomington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 333-8008	213	14	14.7	88.7%	19 (8.9%)	6 (2.8%)	186 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	14.1	2170^th of 2361 public middle schools	8.1%		11.4	2180^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.4%	10		21.3	14.8	30.8	5.3	8.2	39.4	15.4	3.1	$10,484	$848	$9,635

Frequently Asked Questions about Stem Middle

What district is Stem Middle in?

Victoria Independent School District (Isd)

Is Stem Middle a good school?

Stem Middle ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Stem Middle?

Students at Stem Middle are 78% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stem Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Stem Middle.

What high school do graduates of Stem Middle attend?

Students who attend Stem Middle usually go on to attend Victoria East High School

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