Is Barwise Middle a good school?

Barwise Middle ranks 1551 st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Barwise Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,017 students attended Barwise Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Barwise Middle?

Students at Barwise Middle are 50% Hispanic, 34% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Barwise Middle attend?

Students who attend Barwise Middle usually go on to attend Wichita Falls High School

Barwise Middle

Summary:

Barwise Middle is a public middle school located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,017 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.

Barwise Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (49.95%) and African American (8.26%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Kirby Middle, McNiel Middle, and Henrietta Middle. Barwise Middle's performance on STAAR tests for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and White students, is consistently lower than the nearby schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.

Despite Barwise Middle's relatively high spending per student ($8,999 in 2020-2021), the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its diverse student population, and there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing nearby schools to address these issues.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3807 Kemp
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

(940) 235-1108

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1551^st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,999

Students who attend Barwise Middle usually attend:

High:

Wichita Falls High School

Feeder schools for Barwise Middle:

Elementary:	Crockett Elementary
	Fain Elementary
	Franklin Elementary
	Southern Hills Elementary
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	Zundelowitz Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,017

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.0%

White:

34.3%

African American:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barwise Middle ranks worse than 65.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.53. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50%), White (34.3%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barwise Middle is 16.1. 1 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Barwise Middle employs 62.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barwise Middle is $8,999. 1 middle schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Barwise Middle 1551^st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Barwise Middle in the ranking list.)

Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	40.39	1173^rd	2027	42.1%
2018	42.63	1160^th	2080	44.2%
2019	36.12	1412^th	2193	35.6%
2021	34.70	1451^st	2252	35.6%
2022	33.61	1521^st	2254	32.5%
2023	36.96	1498^th	2330	35.7%
2024	35.53	1551^st	2361	34.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.93	360^th	720	50.0%
2019	34.95	516^th	753	31.5%
2021	31.36	540^th	743	27.3%
2022	38.69	528^th	813	35.1%
2023	28.30	645^th	817	21.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.06	947^th	1376	31.2%
2019	30.60	1096^th	1445	24.2%
2021	45.87	737^th	1592	53.7%
2022	30.55	1245^th	1643	24.2%
2023	41.44	965^th	1720	43.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.77	980^th	1597	38.6%
2019	26.63	1376^th	1626	15.4%
2021	28.35	1389^th	1712	18.9%
2022	29.39	1394^th	1757	20.7%
2023	42.90	905^th	1815	50.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.16	1391^st	2039	31.8%
2019	36.99	1398^th	2073	32.6%
2021	34.96	1477^th	2172	32.0%
2022	32.01	1648^th	2220	25.8%
2023	37.21	1472^nd	2251	34.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.62	1143^rd	2008	43.1%
2019	35.17	1390^th	2047	32.1%
2021	36.19	1381^st	2151	35.8%
2022	28.97	1673^rd	2221	24.7%
2023	35.49	1506^th	2241	32.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.29	323^rd	1430	77.4%
2019	68.94	439^th	1446	69.6%
2021	53.73	832^nd	1501	44.6%
2022	56.71	768^th	1488	48.4%
2023	75.68	231^st	1481	84.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.43	1434^th	2008	28.6%
2019	34.38	1420^th	2058	31.0%
2021	34.15	1472^nd	2118	30.5%
2022	36.20	1444^th	2182	33.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.70	1165^th	2030	42.6%
2019	36.55	1337^th	2069	35.4%
2021	33.66	1433^rd	2168	33.9%
2022	37.94	1386^th	2228	37.8%
2023	38.13	1388^th	2245	38.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.81	292^nd	587	50.3%
2019	60.45	245^th	594	58.8%
2022	35.38	457^th	606	24.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.78	768^th	1167	34.2%
2019	34.46	789^th	1193	33.9%
2021	22.12	1085^th	1213	10.6%
2022	20.66	1131^st	1251	9.6%
2023	25.12	1023^rd	1273	19.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.39	1329^th	1895	29.9%
2019	32.98	1379^th	1935	28.7%
2021	37.55	1275^th	2043	37.6%
2022	33.87	1444^th	2077	30.5%
2023	37.67	1368^th	2116	35.3%

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Rank History for White students at Barwise Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.81	828^th	1673	50.5%
2019	33.88	1213^th	1684	28.0%
2021	30.33	1314^th	1700	22.7%
2022	29.59	1341^st	1723	22.2%
2023	35.36	1244^th	1749	28.9%

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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	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	392	56	13	301	6	2	14	784
2016	363	57	14	315	7	2	27	785
2017	421	106	19	528	6	1	40	1121
2018	402	102	24	551	4	1	53	1137
2019	409	101	19	589	5	1	55	1179
2020	392	114	15	590	7	3	46	1167
2021	378	102	11	570	4	2	43	1110
2022	359	87	14	499	5	1	44	1009
2023	349	84	11	508	10	1	54	1017

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 Barwise Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	784	49.0	16.0	62.6
2016	785	49.0	16.0	59.4
2017	1121	62.4	17.9	66.5
2018	1137	67.6	16.8	71
2019	1179	68.9	17.0	72.6
2020	1167	70.5	16.5	71.7
2021	1110	72.8	15.2	66.1
2022	1009	70.5	14.3	72.4
2023	1017	62.9	16.1	73.3

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 Barwise Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	784	49.0	16.0	62.6
2016	785	49.0	16.0	59.4
2017	1121	62.4	17.9	66.5
2018	1137	67.6	16.8	71
2019	1179	68.9	17.0	72.6
2020	1167	70.5	16.5	71.7
2021	1110	72.8	15.2	66.1
2022	1009	70.5	14.3	72.4
2023	1017	62.9	16.1	73.3

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 Barwise Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,099 (15.0%)	$6,231 (85.0%)	$7,330
2020	$1,331 (15.4%)	$7,327 (84.6%)	$8,658
2021	$1,191 (13.2%)	$7,809 (86.8%)	$8,999

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barwise 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 1412^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1498^th of 2330 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Barwise Middle)	23	30	7%
6th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	30	36	6%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barwise Middle)	31	28	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	37	33	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Barwise Middle)	35	30	5%
7th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	40	38	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Barwise Middle)	38	34	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	40	39	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Barwise Middle)	41	40	1%
8th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	46	41	5%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Barwise Middle)	42	39	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	39	38	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Barwise Middle)	43	46	3%
8th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	40	40
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Barwise Middle)	34	35	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	33	26	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Barwise Middle)	100	96	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))	53	35	18%
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	1179	1017	13.7%
African American	101	84	16.8%
American Indian	5	10	100%
Asian	19	11	42.1%
Hispanic	589	508	13.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	409	349	14.7%
Two or More Races	55	54	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	73.3%	0.7%

Schools Near Barwise 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
Barwise Middle	Public	6-8	3807 Kemp	Wichita Falls	76308	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1108	1,017	63	16.1	73.3%	349 (34.3%)	84 (8.3%)	508 (50.0%)	11 (1.1%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.3%)	35.5	1551^st of 2361 public middle schools	34.3%		37	1498^th of 2330 public middle schools	35.7%	53	95.1	44.3	34.3	39.0	29.7	27.8	26.9	33.7	31.3	$8,999	$1,191	$7,809
Paint Rock Frontier Academy	Public	6-10	917 Midwestern Pkwy	Wichita Falls	76302	Wichita County	Paint Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 732-4314	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McNiel Middle	Public	6-8	4712 Barnett Rd	Wichita Falls	76310	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1118	1,106	67	16.4	49.1%	615 (55.6%)	101 (9.1%)	271 (24.5%)	40 (3.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.5%)	51.8	1001^st of 2361 public middle schools	57.6%		50.4	1053^rd of 2330 public middle schools	54.8%	52	88.1	46.8	56.7	58.3	34.8	42.3	30.7	38.2	28.3	$8,638	$1,013	$7,625
Iowa Park Jjaep	Public	8	1001 Calhoun St	Wichita Falls	76301	Wichita County	Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(940) 592-1410	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kirby Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1715 N Loop 11	Wichita Falls	76306	Wichita County	Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 235-1113	533	51	10.5	90.6%	112 (21.0%)	174 (32.6%)	211 (39.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.8%)	12.3	2210^th of 2361 public middle schools	6.4%		19.2	2012^th of 2330 public middle schools	13.6%	198	16.7	22.6	28.1	28.5	9.7	14.3	15.0	14.8	7.7	$10,942	$1,253	$9,689
W F George Middle	Public	6-8	412 E Cash St	Iowa Park	76367	Wichita County	Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 592-2196	436	31	13.9	42.0%	357 (81.9%)	2 (0.5%)	59 (13.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	86.2	220^th of 2361 public middle schools	90.7%		81.6	302^nd of 2330 public middle schools	87.0%	82		76.6	62.7	71.0	57.6	61.3	71.0	64.9	49.6	$8,861	$690	$8,171
Holliday Middle	Public	6-8	751 College Ave	Holliday	76366	Archer County	Holliday Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 586-1314	273	20	13.9	20.9%	232 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	78.7	346^th of 2361 public middle schools	85.3%		87.3	192^nd of 2330 public middle schools	91.8%	154	100.0	70.5	74.4	75.0	53.4	54.3	43.3	45.2	45.2	$8,344	$359	$7,985
Burkburnett Middle	Public	6-8	102 S Ave D	Burkburnett	76354	Wichita County	Burkburnett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 569-3381	736	58	12.6	53.3%	483 (65.6%)	46 (6.3%)	143 (19.4%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.7%)	48.1	1128^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.2%		47.2	1151^st of 2330 public middle schools	50.6%	23	94.8	59.7	43.6	53.9	43.4	17.2	37.9	44.5	19.1	$8,930	$921	$8,009
Henrietta Middle	Public	6-8	308 E Gilbert St	Henrietta	76365	Clay County	Henrietta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 720-7920	226	20	11.2	47.8%	190 (84.1%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (11.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	62.2	729^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.1%		53.2	982^nd of 2330 public middle schools	57.9%	253	100.0	56.9	55.3	57.6	27.8	43.4	41.7	57.6	42.4	$12,734	$1,553	$11,181

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