McNiel Middle

Summary:

McNiel Middle is a public middle school located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,106 students. The school is part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District, which is ranked 665 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McNiel Middle consistently outperforms the Wichita Falls Independent School District and the state of Texas in academic proficiency across various STAAR subjects and grade levels. The school also maintains very low dropout rates and has a strong gifted and talented program, as well as effective support for English language learners. However, there are notable performance gaps between different student subgroups, which may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Kirby Middle and Barwise Middle, McNiel Middle generally outperforms them academically, but nearby schools in the Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District, like Burkburnett Middle and W.F. George Middle, demonstrate even stronger academic performance.

Over the past several years, McNiel Middle's statewide ranking has declined from the top third of Texas middle schools to the middle third, which warrants further investigation to identify the underlying factors and develop strategies to improve the school's overall performance and ranking. By closely examining the school's strengths, weaknesses, and the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, McNiel Middle can enhance its educational outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4712 Barnett Rd
       Wichita Falls, TX  76310-2999


(940) 235-1118

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1001st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,638 Help


Students who attend McNiel Middle usually attend:

High:    Rider High School

Feeder schools for McNiel Middle:

Elementary:    Cunningham School
    Fowler Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Milam Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,043

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
24.4%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McNiel Middle ranks better than 57.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 51.8. (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 (54.3%), Hispanic (24.4%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McNiel Middle is 15.7. 1 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McNiel Middle is $8,638, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McNiel Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks McNiel Middle 1001st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See McNiel 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 McNiel Middle

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Rank History for all students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.97 564th 1573 64.1%
2005 69.39 426th 1582 73.1%
2006 73.47 330th 1585 79.2%
2007 68.99 453rd 1684 73.1%
2008 67.92 472nd 1718 72.5%
2009 68.44 466th 1763 73.6%
2010 66.55 523rd 1803 71.0%
2011 62.80 683rd 1895 64.0%
2012 70.02 495th 1951 74.6%
2013 66.42 585th 1973 70.3%
2014 65.96 635th 1987 68.0%
2015 59.53 834th 2043 59.2%
2016 71.98 483rd 1987 75.7%
2017 70.38 441st 2027 78.2%
2018 62.38 608th 2080 70.8%
2019 62.83 634th 2193 71.1%
2021 51.54 982nd 2252 56.4%
2022 46.27 1120th 2254 50.3%
2023 50.43 1053rd 2330 54.8%
2024 51.80 1001st 2361 57.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.72 423rd 720 41.3%
2019 32.81 536th 753 28.8%
2021 36.49 482nd 743 35.1%
2022 43.03 475th 813 41.6%
2023 36.54 549th 817 32.8%
2024 41.64 464th 812 42.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.98 471st 1376 65.8%
2019 66.46 288th 1445 80.1%
2021 61.82 358th 1592 77.5%
2022 59.76 439th 1643 73.3%
2023 50.88 703rd 1720 59.1%
2024 69.61 329th 1760 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.28 1194th 1597 25.2%
2019 38.96 931st 1626 42.7%
2021 48.93 641st 1712 62.6%
2022 39.83 979th 1757 44.3%
2023 47.54 739th 1815 59.3%
2024 28.94 1488th 1881 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.38 981st 2039 51.9%
2019 60.47 622nd 2073 70.0%
2021 42.36 1223rd 2172 43.7%
2022 32.51 1633rd 2220 26.4%
2023 36.37 1501st 2251 33.3%
2024 39.15 1349th 2224 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 565th 2008 71.9%
2019 62.75 618th 2047 69.8%
2021 51.28 959th 2151 55.4%
2022 45.92 1115th 2221 49.8%
2023 52.39 960th 2241 57.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.16 236th 1430 83.5%
2019 75.17 235th 1446 83.7%
2021 68.49 496th 1501 67.0%
2022 62.27 614th 1488 58.7%
2023 65.56 552nd 1481 62.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 825th 2008 58.9%
2019 53.55 732nd 2058 64.4%
2021 32.74 1528th 2118 27.9%
2022 31.97 1610th 2182 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.12 683rd 2030 66.4%
2019 61.78 628th 2069 69.6%
2021 51.20 951st 2168 56.1%
2022 45.42 1133rd 2228 49.1%
2023 48.37 1076th 2245 52.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.31 240th 587 59.1%
2019 65.91 191st 594 67.8%
2021 46.54 339th 589 42.4%
2022 33.10 472nd 606 22.1%
2023 54.30 320th 616 48.1%
2024 61.82 236th 612 61.4%
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Rank History for African American students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 815th 1167 30.2%
2019 40.81 666th 1193 44.2%
2021 39.58 698th 1213 42.5%
2022 38.70 737th 1251 41.1%
2023 35.96 801st 1273 37.1%
2024 37.82 784th 1271 38.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.45 959th 1895 49.4%
2019 48.57 912th 1935 52.9%
2021 42.54 1125th 2043 44.9%
2022 28.57 1628th 2077 21.6%
2023 41.50 1241st 2116 41.4%
2024 38.34 1309th 2108 37.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.92 6th 35 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at McNiel Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 635th 1673 62.0%
2019 57.04 645th 1684 61.7%
2021 40.53 1056th 1700 37.9%
2022 37.89 1140th 1723 33.8%
2023 39.32 1145th 1749 34.5%
2024 36.15 1186th 1724 31.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for McNiel Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 49 4 18 n/a n/a n/a 0 495
1989 431 32 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1990 426 32 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 404 43 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 420 54 3 29 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 422 45 6 37 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 500 42 7 37 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 483 35 13 39 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 483 35 13 39 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 461 27 13 44 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 474 59 7 51 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 447 81 16 58 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 431 95 21 73 6 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 430 79 15 81 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 462 76 17 77 6 n/a n/a 0 638
2003 462 76 17 77 6 n/a n/a 0 638
2004 507 81 20 65 5 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 532 63 11 60 7 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 487 61 16 75 6 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 450 54 24 81 5 n/a n/a 0 614
2008 446 60 23 77 5 n/a n/a 0 611
2009 431 64 21 93 8 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 412 63 30 105 7 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 371 67 22 135 7 2 14 0 618
2012 377 59 18 132 8 1 15 0 610
2013 369 66 20 144 3 0 16 0 618
2014 371 64 28 156 4 1 27 0 651
2015 403 62 41 191 3 1 36 0 737
2016 413 72 37 176 3 2 33 0 736
2017 631 91 45 240 8 3 52 0 1070
2018 656 114 53 279 7 2 65 0 1176
2019 653 131 54 292 10 1 82 0 1223
2020 671 122 54 303 7 1 92 0 1250
2021 618 129 41 309 9 0 87 0 1193
2022 635 98 42 313 5 0 78 0 1171
2023 615 101 40 271 6 1 72 0 1106
2024 566 86 44 255 1 2 89 0 1043

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 McNiel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 39.0 12.6 n/a
1989 494 n/a n/a n/a
1990 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
1991 474 33.0 14.3 n/a
1992 508 32.9 15.4 15
1993 511 35.0 14.6 20.4
1994 586 33.6 17.4 14.8
1995 571 36.0 15.9 15.4
1996 571 36.0 15.9 15.4
1997 547 36.5 15.0 14.1
1998 593 37.0 16.0 21.1
1999 606 42.3 14.3 27.4
2000 626 47.7 13.1 34.2
2001 608 45.9 13.2 32.2
2002 638 44.8 14.2 30.4
2003 638 44.8 14.2 30.4
2004 678 42.9 15.8 29.6
2005 673 42.7 15.8 26
2006 645 42.9 15.0 30.1
2007 614 40.7 15.1 31.9
2008 611 39.6 15.4 31.3
2009 617 42.3 14.6 30.8
2010 617 45.9 13.4 37.6
2011 618 47.3 13.0 41.6
2012 610 41.0 14.8 42.1
2013 618 43.8 14.0 37.5
2014 651 39.6 16.4 45.3
2015 737 46.0 16.0 51.6
2016 736 50.0 14.7 40.4
2017 1070 71.1 15.0 47
2018 1176 69.7 16.8 51.4
2019 1223 73.0 16.7 49.3
2020 1250 73.2 17.0 44.7
2021 1193 74.8 15.9 46.7
2022 1171 74.0 15.8 49.1
2023 1106 67.1 16.4 49.1
2024 1043 66.2 15.7 50.2

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 McNiel Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 39.0 12.6 n/a
1989 494 n/a n/a n/a
1990 486 33.0 14.7 n/a
1991 474 33.0 14.3 n/a
1992 508 32.9 15.4 15
1993 511 35.0 14.6 20.4
1994 586 33.6 17.4 14.8
1995 571 36.0 15.9 15.4
1996 571 36.0 15.9 15.4
1997 547 36.5 15.0 14.1
1998 593 37.0 16.0 21.1
1999 606 42.3 14.3 27.4
2000 626 47.7 13.1 34.2
2001 608 45.9 13.2 32.2
2002 638 44.8 14.2 30.4
2003 638 44.8 14.2 30.4
2004 678 42.9 15.8 29.6
2005 673 42.7 15.8 26
2006 645 42.9 15.0 30.1
2007 614 40.7 15.1 31.9
2008 611 39.6 15.4 31.3
2009 617 42.3 14.6 30.8
2010 617 45.9 13.4 37.6
2011 618 47.3 13.0 41.6
2012 610 41.0 14.8 42.1
2013 618 43.8 14.0 37.5
2014 651 39.6 16.4 45.3
2015 737 46.0 16.0 51.6
2016 736 50.0 14.7 40.4
2017 1070 71.1 15.0 47
2018 1176 69.7 16.8 51.4
2019 1223 73.0 16.7 49.3
2020 1250 73.2 17.0 44.7
2021 1193 74.8 15.9 46.7
2022 1171 74.0 15.8 49.1
2023 1106 67.1 16.4 49.1
2024 1043 66.2 15.7 50.2

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 McNiel Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (15.6%) $6,011 (84.4%) $7,122
2020 $1,312 (15.8%) $6,992 (84.2%) $8,304
2021 $1,013 (11.7%) $7,625 (88.3%) $8,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McNiel Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 634th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1053rd of 2330 Middle schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (McNiel Middle)3943
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3036
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (McNiel Middle)4742
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (McNiel Middle)5252
   7th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4038
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (McNiel Middle)5653
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (McNiel Middle)5848
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4641
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (McNiel Middle)5140
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (McNiel Middle)4642
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4040
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (McNiel Middle)4524
 21%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3326
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (McNiel Middle)10089
 11%
   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 Students12231106
 9.6%
African American131101
 22.9%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian5440
 25.9%
Hispanic292271
 7.2%
Pacific Islander11
White653615
 5.8%
Two or More Races8272
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%49.1%
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McNiel Middle ranks 1001st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McNiel Middle are 54% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian.

Students who attend McNiel Middle usually go on to attend Rider High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,043 students attended McNiel Middle.


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