Wortham Middle

Summary:

Wortham Middle is a public middle school in Wortham, Texas, serving 122 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fairfield Independent School District, which is ranked 633 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wortham Middle faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, as measured by STAAR test scores. The school has a higher percentage of White students (64.75%) than the surrounding schools, and its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for Gifted and Talented students, it struggles with other subgroups, such as Special Education and At-Risk students. Wortham Middle also has a high percentage of students (over 60%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Fairfield J.H., Groesbeck Middle, and Teague J.H., Wortham Middle generally underperforms in academic measures, but maintains a lower student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student. The school's performance has also been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating over the years. Addressing the disparities in student subgroup performance and improving the overall academic outcomes will be crucial for Wortham Middle to better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 S 5th St
       Wortham, TX  76693


(254) 765-3523

District: Wortham Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1525th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,393 Help


Students who attend Wortham Middle usually attend:

High:    Wortham High School

Feeder schools for Wortham Middle:

Elementary:    Wortham Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Hispanic:
23.0%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wortham Middle ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.08. (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 (64.8%), Hispanic (23%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wortham Middle is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wortham Middle is $8,393.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wortham Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wortham Middle 1525th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Wortham Middle in the ranking list.)

Wortham Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wortham Independent School District (Isd) 633rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wortham Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.44 233rd 1573 85.2%
2005 44.94 990th 1582 37.4%
2006 55.89 779th 1585 50.9%
2007 47.23 1026th 1684 39.1%
2008 69.58 423rd 1718 75.4%
2009 64.08 620th 1763 64.8%
2010 61.01 703rd 1803 61.0%
2011 69.35 443rd 1895 76.6%
2012 55.70 883rd 1951 54.7%
2013 48.82 1098th 1973 44.3%
2014 60.18 778th 1987 60.8%
2015 48.75 1128th 2043 44.8%
2016 63.68 721st 1987 63.7%
2017 57.46 719th 2027 64.5%
2018 31.49 1475th 2080 29.1%
2019 35.10 1449th 2193 33.9%
2021 49.22 1047th 2252 53.5%
2022 30.33 1620th 2254 28.1%
2023 35.24 1560th 2330 33.0%
2024 36.08 1525th 2361 35.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 1578th 1597 1.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 1616th 2039 20.7%
2019 30.96 1596th 2073 23.0%
2021 50.22 953rd 2172 56.1%
2022 29.53 1723rd 2220 22.4%
2023 30.47 1692nd 2251 24.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.04 1017th 2008 49.4%
2019 43.32 1141st 2047 44.3%
2021 48.45 1042nd 2151 51.6%
2022 31.87 1566th 2221 29.5%
2023 33.53 1576th 2241 29.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.85 16th 1501 98.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.31 1199th 2008 40.3%
2019 28.33 1674th 2058 18.7%
2021 42.41 1126th 2118 46.8%
2022 20.57 1988th 2182 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 1768th 2030 12.9%
2019 30.76 1504th 2069 27.3%
2021 48.82 1012th 2168 53.3%
2022 30.31 1625th 2228 27.1%
2023 36.48 1439th 2245 35.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 809th 1167 30.7%
2019 23.58 1011th 1193 15.3%
2021 51.69 459th 1213 62.2%
2022 31.56 909th 1251 27.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 1621st 1895 14.5%
2019 24.01 1649th 1935 14.8%
2021 28.21 1568th 2043 23.3%
2022 32.21 1506th 2077 27.5%
2023 36.19 1411th 2116 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wortham Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.79 1341st 1673 19.8%
2019 31.73 1263rd 1684 25.0%
2021 45.59 925th 1700 45.6%
2022 21.45 1518th 1723 11.9%
2023 26.43 1427th 1749 18.4%
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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 Wortham Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 59 17 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1998 53 19 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 55 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2000 71 15 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2001 76 20 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 72 11 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 88
2003 72 11 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 88
2004 65 12 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2005 71 12 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 69 15 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 90 17 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 94 20 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2009 72 20 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 70 20 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 76 14 1 20 0 0 0 0 111
2012 81 15 2 24 0 0 0 0 122
2013 87 10 2 21 0 0 0 0 120
2014 78 14 2 13 0 0 2 0 109
2015 87 6 1 10 0 0 0 0 104
2016 77 5 0 10 0 0 1 0 93
2017 66 14 0 17 1 0 2 0 100
2018 62 19 0 20 1 0 2 0 104
2019 80 18 0 24 0 0 1 0 123
2020 80 16 0 26 0 0 3 0 125
2021 77 19 0 27 0 0 1 0 124
2022 73 13 0 32 0 0 1 0 119
2023 79 13 0 28 0 0 2 0 122

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 Wortham Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 79 9.6 8.2 39.2
1998 78 5.8 13.4 42.3
1999 77 7.1 10.8 39
2000 93 7.5 12.4 24.7
2001 103 7.8 13.2 31.1
2002 88 9.1 9.7 38.6
2003 88 9.1 9.7 38.6
2004 82 8.1 10.1 41.5
2005 92 8.6 10.7 35.9
2006 97 7.9 12.3 34
2007 120 6.5 18.5 30
2008 127 8.1 15.7 30.7
2009 104 7.7 13.4 39.4
2010 109 9.8 11.0 52.3
2011 111 7.7 14.2 48.6
2012 122 7.5 16.2 49.2
2013 120 8.1 14.6 52.5
2014 109 6.9 15.7 50.5
2015 104 9.0 11.5 43.3
2016 93 7.0 13.2 52.7
2017 100 8.0 12.4 47
2018 104 6.1 16.9 55.8
2019 123 7.8 15.7 53.7
2020 125 7.8 15.9 51.2
2021 124 7.4 16.7 62.1
2022 119 7.0 16.8 70.6
2023 122 6.9 17.5 62.3

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 Wortham Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 79 9.6 8.2 39.2
1998 78 5.8 13.4 42.3
1999 77 7.1 10.8 39
2000 93 7.5 12.4 24.7
2001 103 7.8 13.2 31.1
2002 88 9.1 9.7 38.6
2003 88 9.1 9.7 38.6
2004 82 8.1 10.1 41.5
2005 92 8.6 10.7 35.9
2006 97 7.9 12.3 34
2007 120 6.5 18.5 30
2008 127 8.1 15.7 30.7
2009 104 7.7 13.4 39.4
2010 109 9.8 11.0 52.3
2011 111 7.7 14.2 48.6
2012 122 7.5 16.2 49.2
2013 120 8.1 14.6 52.5
2014 109 6.9 15.7 50.5
2015 104 9.0 11.5 43.3
2016 93 7.0 13.2 52.7
2017 100 8.0 12.4 47
2018 104 6.1 16.9 55.8
2019 123 7.8 15.7 53.7
2020 125 7.8 15.9 51.2
2021 124 7.4 16.7 62.1
2022 119 7.0 16.8 70.6
2023 122 6.9 17.5 62.3

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 Wortham Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,618 (19.7%) $6,604 (80.3%) $8,222
2020 $1,267 (15.0%) $7,184 (85.0%) $8,451
2021 $1,618 (19.3%) $6,775 (80.7%) $8,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wortham Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1449th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1560th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)2826
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))2826
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)3431
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))3431
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)3751
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))3751
 14%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)2644
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)4136
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))4136
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)5940
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Wortham Middle)3238
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))3238
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wortham Middle)175
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))175
 12%
   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 Students123122
 0.8%
African American1813
 27.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2428
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8079
 1.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%62.3%
 8.6%


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

Wortham Middle ranks 1525th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended Wortham Middle.

Students at Wortham Middle are 65% White, 23% Hispanic, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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