Is Waskom Middle a good school?

Waskom Middle ranks 1649 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waskom Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Waskom Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Waskom Middle?

Students at Waskom Middle are 55% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Waskom Middle attend?

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

Waskom Middle

Summary:

Waskom Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Waskom Independent School District in Waskom, Texas. With a student population of 202, the school has a predominantly White (55.45%) student body, with significant Hispanic (24.26%) and African American (13.37%) representation. However, Waskom Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, currently holding a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waskom Middle faces several key challenges, including significantly below-average academic performance on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics are well below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with African American and multi-racial students consistently ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas middle schools. While Waskom Middle has maintained a relatively low dropout rate, its academic performance has declined over the past several years, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating.

Compared to the nearby Marshall J.H. and Elysian Fields Middle schools, Waskom Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking. However, Waskom Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student than Marshall J.H. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (70.79% free/reduced lunch recipients) may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

255 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692-0748

(903) 687-3361

District: Waskom Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1649^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,002

Students who attend Waskom Middle usually attend:

High:

Waskom High School

Feeder schools for Waskom Middle:

Elementary:

Waskom Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 202

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

Hispanic:

24.3%

African American:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waskom Middle ranks worse than 69.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.47. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Waskom Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (24.3%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waskom Middle is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Waskom Middle employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waskom Middle is $13,002.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Waskom Middle 1649^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Waskom Middle in the ranking list.)

Waskom Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waskom Independent School District (Isd) 673^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waskom Middle

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Rank History for all students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	33.72	1203^rd	1573	23.5%
2005	62.02	597^th	1582	62.3%
2006	45.62	990^th	1585	37.5%
2007	55.90	817^th	1684	51.5%
2008	26.81	1477^th	1718	14.0%
2009	44.76	1167^th	1763	33.8%
2010	43.12	1269^th	1803	29.6%
2011	57.06	894^th	1895	52.8%
2012	39.13	1292^nd	1951	33.8%
2013	30.98	1539^th	1973	22.0%
2014	34.97	1409^th	1987	29.1%
2015	32.81	1514^th	2043	25.9%
2016	44.32	1194^th	1987	39.9%
2017	34.75	1339^th	2027	33.9%
2018	54.89	790^th	2080	62.0%
2019	50.80	958^th	2193	56.3%
2021	52.87	947^th	2252	57.9%
2022	41.29	1282^nd	2254	43.1%
2023	34.95	1568^th	2330	32.7%
2024	32.47	1649^th	2361	30.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.66	488^th	720	32.2%
2023	6.33	807^th	817	1.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.04	725^th	1376	47.3%
2019	24.12	1285^th	1445	11.1%
2021	19.82	1531^st	1592	3.8%
2022	18.15	1553^rd	1643	5.5%
2023	16.84	1619^th	1720	5.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.45	84^th	1597	94.7%
2021	52.46	557^th	1712	67.5%
2022	29.78	1376^th	1757	21.7%
2023	53.85	569^th	1815	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.20	900^th	2039	55.9%
2019	50.76	911^th	2073	56.1%
2021	59.83	663^rd	2172	69.5%
2022	38.74	1391^st	2220	37.3%
2023	29.89	1713^th	2251	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.62	915^th	2008	54.4%
2019	49.51	970^th	2047	52.6%
2021	59.26	730^th	2151	66.1%
2022	44.35	1176^th	2221	47.1%
2023	34.33	1544^th	2241	31.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.40	379^th	1430	73.5%
2019	62.80	616^th	1446	57.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.92	967^th	2008	51.8%
2019	36.46	1337^th	2058	35.0%
2021	30.63	1611^th	2118	23.9%
2022	26.13	1831^st	2182	16.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.70	722^nd	2030	64.4%
2019	49.67	903^rd	2069	56.4%
2021	46.48	1086^th	2168	49.9%
2022	38.53	1367^th	2228	38.6%
2023	34.80	1495^th	2245	33.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.21	760^th	1167	34.9%
2019	38.34	717^th	1193	39.9%
2021	40.70	674^th	1213	44.4%
2022	32.26	892^nd	1251	28.7%
2023	17.82	1160^th	1273	8.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.17	728^th	1895	61.6%
2019	51.20	845^th	1935	56.3%
2021	49.96	892^nd	2043	56.3%
2022	45.14	1066^th	2077	48.7%
2023	42.46	1209^th	2116	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at Waskom Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.14	797^th	1673	52.4%
2019	44.83	934^th	1684	44.5%
2021	49.69	815^th	1700	52.1%
2022	39.46	1100^th	1723	36.2%
2023	30.18	1361^st	1749	22.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	138	58	0	3	n/a	n/a	199
1990	120	57	0	4	n/a	n/a	181
1991	130	55	0	6	n/a	n/a	191
1992	131	52	0	5	n/a	n/a	188
1993	171	47	0	5	n/a	n/a	223
1994	142	42	1	3	n/a	n/a	188
1995	145	49	0	6	n/a	n/a	200
1996	145	49	0	6	n/a	n/a	200
1997	156	49	0	6	n/a	n/a	211
1998	161	42	0	8	n/a	n/a	211
1999	141	47	0	10	n/a	n/a	198
2000	143	43	0	14	n/a	n/a	200
2001	122	42	0	18	n/a	n/a	182
2002	131	52	0	22	n/a	n/a	205
2003	131	52	0	22	n/a	n/a	205
2004	125	50	0	23	n/a	n/a	198
2005	139	46	2	19	n/a	n/a	206
2006	118	43	1	15	n/a	n/a	177
2007	107	29	0	25	n/a	n/a	161
2008	105	31	0	25	n/a	n/a	161
2009	135	46	1	47	n/a	n/a	229
2010	133	52	1	52	n/a	n/a	238
2011	138	48	0	46	0	7	239
2012	133	53	0	53	0	12	251
2013	151	61	0	63	0	10	285
2014	159	55	0	66	0	17	297
2015	157	49	1	74	0	18	299
2016	160	47	1	62	0	19	289
2017	151	41	1	69	0	19	281
2018	110	33	1	53	0	14	211
2019	107	39	0	57	0	12	215
2020	104	34	0	58	0	10	206
2021	100	34	0	49	0	9	192
2022	105	31	1	44	0	13	194
2023	112	27	1	49	0	13	202

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 Waskom Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	181	15.0	12.0	n/a
1991	191	14.5	13.1	n/a
1992	188	14.3	13.1	36.7
1993	223	15.0	14.9	42.6
1994	188	16.2	11.6	35.6
1995	200	15.3	13.1	39.5
1996	200	15.3	13.1	39.5
1997	211	14.4	14.7	37
1998	211	16.1	13.1	39.8
1999	198	18.0	11.0	47
2000	200	19.0	10.5	48.5
2001	182	19.3	9.4	54.4
2002	205	17.4	11.8	55.1
2003	205	17.4	11.8	55.1
2004	198	15.7	12.6	57.6
2005	206	16.5	12.5	51.9
2006	177	17.0	10.4	49.7
2007	161	17.1	9.4	52.2
2008	161	16.6	9.7	50.3
2009	229	19.3	11.8	52.8
2010	238	19.2	12.3	60.1
2011	239	21.1	11.3	57.3
2012	251	20.5	12.1	60.2
2013	285	22.2	12.8	60.4
2014	297	22.1	13.4	61.3
2015	299	21.0	14.2	56.2
2016	289	23.0	12.5	57.1
2017	281	20.4	13.7	61.6
2018	211	17.3	12.1	60.2
2019	215	15.9	13.4	66.5
2020	206	16.3	12.5	67
2021	192	17.6	10.8	72.9
2022	194	18.2	10.6	72.7
2023	202	17.5	11.5	70.8

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 Waskom Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	199	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	181	15.0	12.0	n/a
1991	191	14.5	13.1	n/a
1992	188	14.3	13.1	36.7
1993	223	15.0	14.9	42.6
1994	188	16.2	11.6	35.6
1995	200	15.3	13.1	39.5
1996	200	15.3	13.1	39.5
1997	211	14.4	14.7	37
1998	211	16.1	13.1	39.8
1999	198	18.0	11.0	47
2000	200	19.0	10.5	48.5
2001	182	19.3	9.4	54.4
2002	205	17.4	11.8	55.1
2003	205	17.4	11.8	55.1
2004	198	15.7	12.6	57.6
2005	206	16.5	12.5	51.9
2006	177	17.0	10.4	49.7
2007	161	17.1	9.4	52.2
2008	161	16.6	9.7	50.3
2009	229	19.3	11.8	52.8
2010	238	19.2	12.3	60.1
2011	239	21.1	11.3	57.3
2012	251	20.5	12.1	60.2
2013	285	22.2	12.8	60.4
2014	297	22.1	13.4	61.3
2015	299	21.0	14.2	56.2
2016	289	23.0	12.5	57.1
2017	281	20.4	13.7	61.6
2018	211	17.3	12.1	60.2
2019	215	15.9	13.4	66.5
2020	206	16.3	12.5	67
2021	192	17.6	10.8	72.9
2022	194	18.2	10.6	72.7
2023	202	17.5	11.5	70.8

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 Waskom Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,386 (20.3%)	$9,351 (79.7%)	$11,737
2020	$1,806 (14.7%)	$10,510 (85.3%)	$12,316
2021	$2,334 (18.0%)	$10,668 (82.0%)	$13,002

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waskom 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 958^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1568^th of 2330 Middle schools	23.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Waskom Middle)	25	70	45%
6th Grade Reading (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	25	70	45%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Middle)	42	24	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	42	24	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Waskom Middle)	50	27	23%
7th Grade Reading (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	50	27	23%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Middle)	42	23	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	42	23	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Waskom Middle)	58	44	14%
8th Grade Reading (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	58	44	14%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Middle)	39	21	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	39	21	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Waskom Middle)	53	48	5%
8th Grade Science (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	53	48	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waskom Middle)	23	13	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	23	13	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Waskom Middle)	100	73	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Waskom Independent School District (Isd))	45	42	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	215	202	6%
African American	39	27	30.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	57	49	14%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	112	4.7%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	70.8%	4.3%

Schools Near Waskom 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
Waskom Middle	Public	6-8	255 School Ave	Waskom	75692	Harrison County	Waskom Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 687-3361	202	18	11.5	70.8%	112 (55.4%)	27 (13.4%)	49 (24.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.4%)	32.5	1649^th of 2361 public middle schools	30.2%		35	1568^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.7%	81	64.3	40.7	63.9	38.6	9.3	31.2	17.9	30.0	14.3	$13,002	$2,334	$10,668
Elysian Fields Middle	Public	6-8	2450 Fm 451	Waskom	75692	Harrison County	Elysian Fields Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 633-2420	180	23	7.9	52.2%	146 (81.1%)	19 (10.6%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	73.3	458^th of 2361 public middle schools	80.6%		88.4	175^th of 2330 public middle schools	92.5%	283	93.3	68.3	66.1	79.3	47.6	54.1	18.4	56.6	34.6	$11,924	$868	$11,056
Marshall J H	Public	6-8	2710 E Travis	Marshall	75672	Harrison County	Marshall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 927-8830	1,105	83	13.3	76.2%	266 (24.1%)	342 (31.0%)	440 (39.8%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.6%)	42.8	1308^th of 2361 public middle schools	44.6%		49.6	1074^th of 2330 public middle schools	53.9%	234	97.7	41.3	44.0	47.4	26.4	39.2	45.1	39.0	20.5	$9,037	$1,518	$7,519

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