Whitney Middle

Summary:

Whitney Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Hillsboro Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with 344 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student population is predominantly White (66.86%), followed by Hispanic (23.84%) and African American (5.23%), and it has been consistently ranked in the middle tier of Texas middle schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Whitney Middle maintains a very low dropout rate, its academic performance lags behind the state averages across all subjects and grade levels on the STAAR tests. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with the school's proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies all lower than the Texas state averages. The school's relatively high percentage of students (over 60%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to the state. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as West Middle, Rio Vista Middle, and Hillsboro Intermediate, generally outperform Whitney Middle in terms of test scores and state rankings.

Further analysis reveals that Whitney Middle's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learner (ELL) students and male students tending to perform better than the overall school average, while African American, Hispanic, and special education students lag behind. Despite the school's spending per student being comparable to the nearby schools and the state average, this level of funding does not seem to translate into higher academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 185 Hcr 1240
       Whitney, TX  76692-2391


(254) 694-6768

District: Whitney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
866th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Students who attend Whitney Middle usually attend:

High:    Whitney High School

Feeder schools for Whitney Middle:

Elementary:    Whitney Elementary
    Whitney Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
22.4%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitney Middle ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.72. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (22.4%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitney Middle is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitney Middle is $10,088.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitney Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitney Middle 866th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Whitney Middle in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Whitney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Whitney Independent School District (Isd) 489th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitney Middle

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Rank History for all students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.61 1056th 1573 32.9%
2005 46.22 962nd 1582 39.2%
2006 47.79 936th 1585 40.9%
2007 45.98 1058th 1684 37.2%
2008 46.87 1071st 1718 37.7%
2009 53.00 947th 1763 46.3%
2010 60.36 731st 1803 59.5%
2011 49.88 1154th 1895 39.1%
2012 52.00 977th 1951 49.9%
2013 61.12 729th 1973 63.1%
2014 67.19 609th 1987 69.4%
2015 55.11 946th 2043 53.7%
2016 48.77 1100th 1987 44.6%
2017 51.20 854th 2027 57.9%
2018 52.26 869th 2080 58.2%
2019 46.58 1097th 2193 50.0%
2021 46.77 1109th 2252 50.8%
2022 47.82 1076th 2254 52.3%
2023 55.60 914th 2330 60.8%
2024 56.72 866th 2361 63.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.81 603rd 743 18.8%
2022 23.93 687th 813 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.18 1082nd 1445 25.1%
2021 56.18 459th 1592 71.2%
2022 66.49 328th 1643 80.0%
2023 59.20 494th 1720 71.3%
2024 66.80 388th 1760 78.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 616th 1597 61.4%
2019 53.52 505th 1626 68.9%
2021 25.44 1505th 1712 12.1%
2022 20.94 1670th 1757 5.0%
2023 38.45 1056th 1815 41.8%
2024 92.44 40th 1881 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.09 689th 2039 66.2%
2019 42.86 1188th 2073 42.7%
2021 55.29 792nd 2172 63.5%
2022 50.09 982nd 2220 55.8%
2023 46.93 1148th 2251 49.0%
2024 53.70 864th 2224 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.40 1071st 2008 46.7%
2019 44.52 1108th 2047 45.9%
2021 44.35 1142nd 2151 46.9%
2022 39.37 1333rd 2221 40.0%
2023 48.51 1070th 2241 52.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 660th 1430 53.8%
2019 54.66 815th 1446 43.6%
2021 63.85 629th 1501 58.1%
2022 54.86 820th 1488 44.9%
2023 64.61 591st 1481 60.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 911th 2008 54.6%
2019 36.76 1330th 2058 35.4%
2021 53.54 753rd 2118 64.4%
2022 39.48 1293rd 2182 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.80 740th 2030 63.5%
2019 49.29 916th 2069 55.7%
2021 48.77 1015th 2168 53.2%
2022 56.38 822nd 2228 63.1%
2023 60.38 748th 2245 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 779th 1167 33.2%
2019 33.09 824th 1193 30.9%
2022 40.83 692nd 1251 44.7%
2023 21.01 1111th 1273 12.7%
2024 35.75 825th 1271 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 518th 1895 72.7%
2019 45.13 1007th 1935 48.0%
2021 42.57 1123rd 2043 45.0%
2022 53.77 805th 2077 61.2%
2023 47.26 1039th 2116 50.9%
2024 64.84 523rd 2108 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Whitney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 1086th 1673 35.1%
2019 35.30 1182nd 1684 29.8%
2021 31.35 1288th 1700 24.2%
2022 32.41 1272nd 1723 26.2%
2023 44.82 1012th 1749 42.1%
2024 44.91 960th 1724 44.3%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Whitney Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 312 6 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 326 7 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 326 14 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1992 307 12 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 340 15 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 372 14 0 31 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 398 17 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 398 17 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 413 20 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 322 17 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 317 15 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 317 11 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 317 13 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 302 6 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 302 6 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 310 4 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 322 7 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 288 7 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2007 291 9 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 297 8 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 315 13 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 311 19 0 34 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 277 15 0 52 3 0 9 0 356
2012 262 13 1 51 2 0 13 0 342
2013 269 8 0 60 2 0 12 0 351
2014 264 13 1 54 2 0 10 0 344
2015 251 15 2 60 3 3 6 0 340
2016 230 22 2 67 3 2 10 0 336
2017 222 28 1 77 1 1 9 0 339
2018 232 24 0 73 0 0 10 0 339
2019 247 15 0 72 1 0 9 0 344
2020 249 8 2 69 1 0 11 0 340
2021 253 6 1 76 2 0 11 0 349
2022 243 14 1 80 0 0 11 0 349
2023 230 18 1 82 0 0 13 0 344
2024 216 16 2 72 0 0 16 0 322

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 Whitney Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 329 n/a n/a n/a
1990 343 19.0 18.0 n/a
1991 363 18.8 19.3 n/a
1992 333 23.4 14.2 33.9
1993 375 24.0 15.6 42.9
1994 419 25.9 16.2 42.2
1995 457 29.4 15.5 37.6
1996 457 29.4 15.5 37.6
1997 478 30.9 15.5 42.5
1998 372 24.1 15.4 38.4
1999 363 26.8 13.5 43.3
2000 361 32.2 11.2 45.7
2001 358 31.9 11.2 45.5
2002 354 26.8 13.2 43.5
2003 354 26.8 13.2 43.5
2004 356 26.1 13.6 43.5
2005 363 24.8 14.6 48.8
2006 333 22.9 14.5 43.8
2007 342 25.5 13.4 47.1
2008 341 24.8 13.8 48.4
2009 361 26.5 13.6 49.6
2010 365 26.5 13.7 57.3
2011 356 26.3 13.5 59
2012 342 22.7 15.0 64.3
2013 351 23.7 14.7 58.1
2014 344 25.7 13.3 61.9
2015 340 24.0 14.1 57.6
2016 336 26.0 12.9 58.3
2017 339 24.7 13.6 57.8
2018 339 25.3 13.3 63.7
2019 344 26.4 12.9 57
2020 340 25.4 13.3 58.5
2021 349 27.6 12.6 63.3
2022 349 27.4 12.7 63.9
2023 344 25.9 13.2 62.2
2024 322 25.7 12.5 61.2

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 Whitney Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 329 n/a n/a n/a
1990 343 19.0 18.0 n/a
1991 363 18.8 19.3 n/a
1992 333 23.4 14.2 33.9
1993 375 24.0 15.6 42.9
1994 419 25.9 16.2 42.2
1995 457 29.4 15.5 37.6
1996 457 29.4 15.5 37.6
1997 478 30.9 15.5 42.5
1998 372 24.1 15.4 38.4
1999 363 26.8 13.5 43.3
2000 361 32.2 11.2 45.7
2001 358 31.9 11.2 45.5
2002 354 26.8 13.2 43.5
2003 354 26.8 13.2 43.5
2004 356 26.1 13.6 43.5
2005 363 24.8 14.6 48.8
2006 333 22.9 14.5 43.8
2007 342 25.5 13.4 47.1
2008 341 24.8 13.8 48.4
2009 361 26.5 13.6 49.6
2010 365 26.5 13.7 57.3
2011 356 26.3 13.5 59
2012 342 22.7 15.0 64.3
2013 351 23.7 14.7 58.1
2014 344 25.7 13.3 61.9
2015 340 24.0 14.1 57.6
2016 336 26.0 12.9 58.3
2017 339 24.7 13.6 57.8
2018 339 25.3 13.3 63.7
2019 344 26.4 12.9 57
2020 340 25.4 13.3 58.5
2021 349 27.6 12.6 63.3
2022 349 27.4 12.7 63.9
2023 344 25.9 13.2 62.2
2024 322 25.7 12.5 61.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitney Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $699 (6.8%) $9,596 (93.2%) $10,296
2020 $717 (7.0%) $9,580 (93.0%) $10,297
2021 $922 (9.1%) $9,165 (90.9%) $10,088

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitney Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1097th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 914th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Whitney Middle)1650
 34%
   6th Grade Reading (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))1650
 34%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Middle)3834
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))3834
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Whitney Middle)4150
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Middle)5045
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))5045
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Whitney Middle)4867
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))4867
 19%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Middle)7457
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))7457
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Whitney Middle)4937
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))4937
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Whitney Middle)2425
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Whitney Independent School District (Isd))2425
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students344344
African American1518
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic7282
 13.9%
Pacific Islander00
White247230
 6.9%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%62.2%
 5.2%


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Whitney Middle ranks 866th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Whitney Middle.

Students at Whitney Middle are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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


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