Is Wortham Middle a good school?

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

How many students attend Wortham Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 125 students attended Wortham Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Wortham Middle?

Students at Wortham Middle are 62% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Wortham Middle attend?

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

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:
1525^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,393

Students who attend Wortham Middle usually attend:

High:

Wortham High School

Feeder schools for Wortham Middle:

Elementary:

Wortham Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.4%

Hispanic:

24.8%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wortham Middle ranks worse than 64.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.08. (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: White (62.4%), Hispanic (24.8%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wortham Middle is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Wortham Middle employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wortham Middle is $8,393.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wortham Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wortham Middle 1525^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Wortham Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wortham Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wortham Independent School District (Isd) 633^rd 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
2004	75.44	233^rd	1573	85.2%
2005	44.94	990^th	1582	37.4%
2006	55.89	779^th	1585	50.9%
2007	47.23	1026^th	1684	39.1%
2008	69.58	423^rd	1718	75.4%
2009	64.08	620^th	1763	64.8%
2010	61.01	703^rd	1803	61.0%
2011	69.35	443^rd	1895	76.6%
2012	55.70	883^rd	1951	54.7%
2013	48.82	1098^th	1973	44.3%
2014	60.18	778^th	1987	60.8%
2015	48.75	1128^th	2043	44.8%
2016	63.68	721^st	1987	63.7%
2017	57.46	719^th	2027	64.5%
2018	31.49	1475^th	2080	29.1%
2019	35.10	1449^th	2193	33.9%
2021	49.22	1047^th	2252	53.5%
2022	30.33	1620^th	2254	28.1%
2023	35.24	1560^th	2330	33.0%
2024	36.08	1525^th	2361	35.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wortham Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.03	1715^th	1760	2.6%

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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	1578^th	1597	1.2%
2024	67.21	351^st	1881	81.3%

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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
2018	29.64	1616^th	2039	20.7%
2019	30.96	1596^th	2073	23.0%
2021	50.22	953^rd	2172	56.1%
2022	29.53	1723^rd	2220	22.4%
2023	30.47	1692^nd	2251	24.8%
2024	28.36	1761^st	2224	20.8%

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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
2018	47.04	1017^th	2008	49.4%
2019	43.32	1141^st	2047	44.3%
2021	48.45	1042^nd	2151	51.6%
2022	31.87	1566^th	2221	29.5%
2023	33.53	1576^th	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	16^th	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
2018	39.31	1199^th	2008	40.3%
2019	28.33	1674^th	2058	18.7%
2021	42.41	1126^th	2118	46.8%
2022	20.57	1988^th	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
2018	20.75	1768^th	2030	12.9%
2019	30.76	1504^th	2069	27.3%
2021	48.82	1012^th	2168	53.3%
2022	30.31	1625^th	2228	27.1%
2023	36.48	1439^th	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
2018	31.87	809^th	1167	30.7%
2019	23.58	1011^th	1193	15.3%
2021	51.69	459^th	1213	62.2%
2022	31.56	909^th	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
2018	23.69	1621^st	1895	14.5%
2019	24.01	1649^th	1935	14.8%
2021	28.21	1568^th	2043	23.3%
2022	32.21	1506^th	2077	27.5%
2023	36.19	1411^th	2116	33.3%
2024	23.50	1797^th	2108	14.8%

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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
2018	27.79	1341^st	1673	19.8%
2019	31.73	1263^rd	1684	25.0%
2021	45.59	925^th	1700	45.6%
2022	21.45	1518^th	1723	11.9%
2023	26.43	1427^th	1749	18.4%
2024	34.67	1231^st	1724	28.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Wortham Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	59	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	79
1998	53	19	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	78
1999	55	17	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	77
2000	71	15	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	93
2001	76	20	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	103
2002	72	11	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	88
2003	72	11	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	88
2004	65	12	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	82
2005	71	12	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	92
2006	69	15	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	97
2007	90	17	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	120
2008	94	20	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	127
2009	72	20	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	104
2010	70	20	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	109
2011	76	14	1	20	0	0	0	111
2012	81	15	2	24	0	0	0	122
2013	87	10	2	21	0	0	0	120
2014	78	14	2	13	0	0	2	109
2015	87	6	1	10	0	0	0	104
2016	77	5	0	10	0	0	1	93
2017	66	14	0	17	1	0	2	100
2018	62	19	0	20	1	0	2	104
2019	80	18	0	24	0	0	1	123
2020	80	16	0	26	0	0	3	125
2021	77	19	0	27	0	0	1	124
2022	73	13	0	32	0	0	1	119
2023	79	13	0	28	0	0	2	122
2024	78	12	0	31	0	0	4	125

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
2024	125	8.1	15.2	62.4

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
2024	125	8.1	15.2	62.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 1449^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1560^th of 2330 Middle schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)	28	26	2%
6th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	28	26	2%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)	34	31	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	34	31	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)	37	51	14%
7th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	37	51	14%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)	26	44	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	26	44	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Wortham Middle)	41	36	5%
8th Grade Reading (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	41	36	5%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Middle)	59	40	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	59	40	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Wortham Middle)	32	38	6%
8th Grade Science (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	32	38	6%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wortham Middle)	17	5	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wortham Independent School District (Isd))	17	5	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	122	0.8%
African American	18	13	27.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	28	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	79	1.3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	62.3%	8.6%

Schools Near Wortham 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 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Wortham Middle	Public	6-8	200 S 5th St	Wortham	76693	Freestone County	Wortham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 765-3523	125	8	15.2	62.4%	78 (62.4%)	12 (9.6%)	31 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	36.1	1525^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.4%		35.2	1560^th of 2330 public middle schools	33.0%	35				34.0	47.2	57.9			21.3	24.3	29.7		39.5	18.9	$8,393	$1,618	$6,775
Mexia J H	Public	6-8	1 Blackcat Dr	Mexia	76667	Limestone County	Mexia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 562-4020	391	31	12.6	84.1%	67 (17.1%)	96 (24.6%)	194 (49.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	27 (6.9%)	24.7	1890^th of 2361 public middle schools	19.9%		29.3	1739^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.4%	151				36.5	33.0	36.8			14.3	12.7	37.8		27.1	15.3	$10,499	$1,440	$9,059
Teague J H	Public	5-8	420 Loop 255	Teague	75860	Freestone County	Teague Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 739-1450	329	26	12.5	67.2%	163 (49.5%)	41 (12.5%)	108 (32.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	48.9	1099^th of 2361 public middle schools	53.5%		47.2	1152^nd of 2330 public middle schools	50.6%	53			51.8	60.0	56.8	68.2		45.9	36.5	28.8	23.5	12.9	30.6	20.2	$11,244	$985	$10,259
Groesbeck Middle	Public	7-8	410 Elwood Enge Dr	Groesbeck	76642	Limestone County	Groesbeck Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 729-4102	228	17	13.4	63.2%	123 (53.9%)	23 (10.1%)	72 (31.6%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	38.2	1456^th of 2361 public middle schools	38.3%		37.6	1476^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.7%	20					55.9	40.2				38.0	27.6		27.6	18.9	$12,489	$1,732	$10,756
Enge-Washington Intermediate	Public	4-6	801 S Ellis	Groesbeck	76642	Limestone County	Groesbeck Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 729-4103	339	27	12.6	64.3%	194 (57.2%)	19 (5.6%)	95 (28.0%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.1%)								(n/a)		32.4	50.0	60.9			20.4	34.2	38.9			25.6			$9,666	$1,750	$7,916
Fairfield J H	Public	6-8	701 Post Oak Rd	Fairfield	75840	Freestone County	Fairfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 389-4210	398	28	14.0	55.3%	206 (51.8%)	49 (12.3%)	117 (29.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	51.9	999^th of 2361 public middle schools	57.7%		51.4	1031^st of 2330 public middle schools	55.8%	32	95.7			53.7	61.0	48.8			25.2	39.7	46.5		35.0	27.9	$10,832	$1,847	$8,985

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