Kirby Middle

Summary:

Kirby Middle is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD) in Wichita Falls, Texas, with a student population of 533 and a diverse racial makeup.

Despite being a magnet school, Kirby Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Wichita Falls ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with only 22.58% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 42.22% for the Wichita Falls ISD and 54.45% for the state. The school has a very low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom 10-15% of Texas middle schools, and has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with 90.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Kirby Middle's academic performance and school ranking are significantly lower than the nearby middle schools in the Wichita Falls ISD, such as McNiel Middle and Barwise Middle, as well as the middle schools in the neighboring Iowa Park Consolidated ISD and Burkburnett ISD. These nearby schools generally have higher test scores, better school rankings, and lower percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1715 N Loop 11
       Wichita Falls, TX  76306-4917


(940) 235-1113

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2210th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,942 Help


Students who attend Kirby Middle usually attend:

High:    Hirschi High School

Feeder schools for Kirby Middle:

Elementary:    Booker T Washington Elementary
    Burgess Elementary
    Scotland Park Elementary
    Sheppard Afb Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.8%
African American:
32.7%
White:
21.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kirby Middle ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.26. (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 Kirby Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Kirby Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.8%), African American (32.7%), White (21.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirby Middle is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirby Middle is $10,942, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirby Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby Middle 2210th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kirby Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kirby Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.49 314th 1573 80.0%
2005 57.13 710th 1582 55.1%
2006 44.09 1014th 1585 36.0%
2007 48.78 985th 1684 41.5%
2008 52.02 937th 1718 45.5%
2009 40.95 1251st 1763 29.0%
2010 43.33 1262nd 1803 30.0%
2011 40.70 1385th 1895 26.9%
2012 42.91 1207th 1951 38.1%
2013 31.69 1522nd 1973 22.9%
2014 32.01 1471st 1987 26.0%
2015 25.87 1680th 2043 17.8%
2016 14.79 1820th 1987 8.4%
2017 19.17 1780th 2027 12.2%
2018 17.72 1867th 2080 10.2%
2019 15.43 1992nd 2193 9.2%
2021 14.84 2039th 2252 9.5%
2022 15.22 2038th 2254 9.6%
2023 19.23 2012th 2330 13.6%
2024 12.26 2210th 2361 6.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 569th 720 21.0%
2019 26.29 610th 753 19.0%
2021 10.76 719th 743 3.2%
2022 23.37 691st 813 15.0%
2023 20.42 724th 817 11.4%
2024 8.16 795th 812 2.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.99 1160th 1376 15.7%
2019 23.13 1300th 1445 10.0%
2021 33.84 1112th 1592 30.2%
2022 30.61 1240th 1643 24.5%
2023 33.84 1187th 1720 31.0%
2024 19.60 1588th 1760 9.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.55 1466th 1597 8.2%
2019 18.18 1574th 1626 3.2%
2021 33.21 1196th 1712 30.1%
2022 28.03 1443rd 1757 17.9%
2023 39.00 1040th 1815 42.7%
2024 43.79 1021st 1881 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.66 1867th 2039 8.4%
2019 18.09 1919th 2073 7.4%
2021 18.52 1974th 2172 9.1%
2022 20.69 1956th 2220 11.9%
2023 24.41 1878th 2251 16.6%
2024 15.11 2090th 2224 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 1819th 2008 9.4%
2019 15.84 1899th 2047 7.2%
2021 17.84 1892nd 2151 12.0%
2022 13.14 2095th 2221 5.7%
2023 17.27 2007th 2241 10.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 816th 1430 42.9%
2019 51.05 895th 1446 38.1%
2021 34.69 1129th 1501 24.8%
2022 67.18 481st 1488 67.7%
2023 58.24 778th 1481 47.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.66 1902nd 2008 5.3%
2019 20.39 1912th 2058 7.1%
2021 20.15 1968th 2118 7.1%
2022 22.15 1941st 2182 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.89 1836th 2030 9.6%
2019 16.04 1902nd 2069 8.1%
2021 14.14 2019th 2168 6.9%
2022 17.85 1972nd 2228 11.5%
2023 21.87 1873rd 2245 16.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.50 1021st 1167 12.5%
2019 21.18 1063rd 1193 10.9%
2021 16.04 1164th 1213 4.0%
2022 16.38 1189th 1251 5.0%
2023 21.32 1104th 1273 13.3%
2024 18.00 1186th 1271 6.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.13 1661st 1895 12.3%
2019 14.90 1826th 1935 5.6%
2021 17.25 1870th 2043 8.5%
2022 17.64 1893rd 2077 8.9%
2023 23.66 1771st 2116 16.3%
2024 10.29 2063rd 2108 2.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kirby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.28 1582nd 1673 5.4%
2019 15.75 1554th 1684 7.7%
2021 17.63 1543rd 1700 9.2%
2022 15.22 1604th 1723 6.9%
2023 26.11 1432nd 1749 18.1%
2024 19.55 1535th 1724 11.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Kirby Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 176 151 12 93 n/a n/a n/a 0 432
1989 157 132 10 90 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 147 149 13 106 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 147 158 10 92 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 139 146 6 91 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 163 185 10 107 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 177 190 9 103 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 263 177 18 118 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 263 177 18 118 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 264 155 12 96 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 293 161 18 106 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1999 334 145 25 101 4 n/a n/a 0 609
2000 325 129 27 111 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 321 122 27 122 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 267 199 16 118 5 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 267 199 16 118 5 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 239 207 17 125 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 205 209 11 114 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 187 201 11 116 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 152 172 14 103 4 n/a n/a 0 445
2008 145 155 15 102 5 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 167 213 12 120 6 n/a n/a 0 518
2010 159 212 11 122 6 n/a n/a 0 510
2011 135 147 10 137 4 0 20 0 453
2012 125 118 11 151 4 0 19 0 428
2013 128 140 6 137 5 0 21 0 437
2014 134 143 14 152 7 1 28 0 479
2015 173 166 17 210 5 0 39 0 610
2016 152 169 15 238 10 1 34 0 619
2017 147 193 10 289 11 0 27 0 677
2018 143 175 7 275 4 0 27 0 631
2019 145 186 7 265 1 1 32 0 637
2020 168 192 5 230 2 1 38 0 636
2021 142 199 6 230 5 1 32 0 615
2022 134 179 4 204 5 1 25 0 552
2023 112 174 2 211 2 1 31 0 533
2024 97 146 2 173 1 2 25 0 446

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 Kirby Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 37.0 11.6 n/a
1989 389 n/a n/a n/a
1990 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1991 408 31.3 13.0 n/a
1992 384 29.5 13.0 54.4
1993 466 32.0 14.6 66.3
1994 480 42.8 11.2 52.7
1995 576 45.6 12.6 43.2
1996 576 45.6 12.6 43.2
1997 527 44.2 11.9 41.4
1998 579 44.1 13.1 39.9
1999 609 44.1 13.8 45.8
2000 597 44.1 13.5 46.1
2001 597 41.2 14.5 50.3
2002 605 40.1 15.1 56.4
2003 605 40.1 15.1 56.4
2004 590 39.1 15.1 59.8
2005 541 39.5 13.7 65.4
2006 518 39.2 13.2 68.1
2007 445 39.3 11.3 68.5
2008 422 36.0 11.7 70.1
2009 518 41.4 12.5 69.9
2010 510 39.6 12.8 72.2
2011 453 38.0 11.9 74.8
2012 428 34.5 12.4 76.4
2013 437 37.1 11.7 78.3
2014 479 34.0 14.0 82.5
2015 610 42.0 14.5 83
2016 619 47.0 13.1 78.4
2017 677 52.4 12.9 82.9
2018 631 52.8 11.9 87.8
2019 637 53.9 11.8 86.7
2020 636 50.7 12.5 84.7
2021 615 50.9 12.0 77.7
2022 552 50.9 10.8 86.8
2023 533 50.7 10.5 90.6
2024 446 34.9 12.7 91.5

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 Kirby Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 37.0 11.6 n/a
1989 389 n/a n/a n/a
1990 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1991 408 31.3 13.0 n/a
1992 384 29.5 13.0 54.4
1993 466 32.0 14.6 66.3
1994 480 42.8 11.2 52.7
1995 576 45.6 12.6 43.2
1996 576 45.6 12.6 43.2
1997 527 44.2 11.9 41.4
1998 579 44.1 13.1 39.9
1999 609 44.1 13.8 45.8
2000 597 44.1 13.5 46.1
2001 597 41.2 14.5 50.3
2002 605 40.1 15.1 56.4
2003 605 40.1 15.1 56.4
2004 590 39.1 15.1 59.8
2005 541 39.5 13.7 65.4
2006 518 39.2 13.2 68.1
2007 445 39.3 11.3 68.5
2008 422 36.0 11.7 70.1
2009 518 41.4 12.5 69.9
2010 510 39.6 12.8 72.2
2011 453 38.0 11.9 74.8
2012 428 34.5 12.4 76.4
2013 437 37.1 11.7 78.3
2014 479 34.0 14.0 82.5
2015 610 42.0 14.5 83
2016 619 47.0 13.1 78.4
2017 677 52.4 12.9 82.9
2018 631 52.8 11.9 87.8
2019 637 53.9 11.8 86.7
2020 636 50.7 12.5 84.7
2021 615 50.9 12.0 77.7
2022 552 50.9 10.8 86.8
2023 533 50.7 10.5 90.6
2024 446 34.9 12.7 91.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirby Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,281 (14.0%) $7,888 (86.0%) $9,169
2020 $1,578 (14.5%) $9,296 (85.5%) $10,874
2021 $1,253 (11.5%) $9,689 (88.5%) $10,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirby Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1992nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2012th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kirby Middle)2227
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3036
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirby Middle)2420
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Kirby Middle)2818
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4038
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kirby Middle)1618
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kirby Middle)3329
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirby Middle)1633
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kirby Middle)2730
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4040
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kirby Middle)1313
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3326
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kirby Middle)9075
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637533
 16.3%
African American186174
 6.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic265211
 20.4%
Pacific Islander11
White145112
 22.8%
Two or More Races3231
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%90.6%
 4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Kirby Middle.

Kirby Middle ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Kirby Middle usually go on to attend Hirschi High School

Students at Kirby Middle are 39% Hispanic, 33% African American, 22% White, 6% Two or more races.


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