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#6604 of 8,552 schools in TX

Adams Middle

Middle School · Alice ISD · Alice, TX

An Alice ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

901 E THIRD ST, Alice, TX 78332

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$12,993
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Adams Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Adams Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alice), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,199

Median home value

$97,900

Median rent

$897/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

27.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alice Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–110.8 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Alice ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$12,993NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adams Middle is listed in ALICE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adams Middle

Adams Middle is a public middle school in Alice, TX, part of Alice ISD, serving approximately 966 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,604 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adams Middle

What grades does Adams Middle serve?

Adams Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Adams Middle?

Adams Middle has an enrollment of approximately 966 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adams Middle rank in TX?

Adams Middle ranks #6,604 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Adams Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Adams Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adams Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Adams Middle a charter school?

No, Adams Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adams Middle a Title I school?

No, Adams Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Middle?

83.7% of students at Adams Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
966
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jim Wells County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
Area population (ZIP 78332)
27,281
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78332; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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