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#3360 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Axtell Middle School
Middle School · Axtell ISD · Axtell, TX
An Axtell ISD middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
308 OTTAWA, Axtell, TX 76624
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Axtell Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Axtell Middle School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,934
Median home value
$147,400
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Axtell ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Axtell Middle School is listed in AXTELL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Axtell Middle School
Axtell Middle School is a public middle school in Axtell, TX, part of Axtell ISD, serving approximately 169 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,360 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Axtell Middle School
What grades does Axtell Middle School serve?
Axtell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Axtell Middle School?
Axtell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Axtell Middle School rank in TX?
Axtell Middle School ranks #3,360 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Axtell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Axtell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Axtell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Axtell Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Axtell Middle School a charter school?
No, Axtell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Axtell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Axtell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Axtell Middle School?
56.8% of students at Axtell Middle School 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
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (254) 863-5301
- Area population (ZIP 76624)
- 2,679
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 76624; 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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