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Whitewright Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Whitewright Independent School District, with a student population of 180. This high-performing school has consistently been ranked in the top 15% of Texas middle schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Whitewright Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR assessments across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.32% of 6th graders, 66.1% of 7th graders, and 63.83% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09% respectively. The school also excels in STAAR Mathematics, with 69.57% of 6th graders, 62.71% of 7th graders, and 47.37% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.1%, 31.89%, and 40.23%. Whitewright Middle's subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and low socioeconomic status students, also consistently perform at high levels compared to their peers across the state.
While Whitewright Middle outperforms the state average in most academic areas, some nearby schools, such as Pritchard J.H. in the Bells Independent School District and Van Alstyne J.H. in the Van Alstyne Independent School District, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Whitewright Middle has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, yet its academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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