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#3727 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 44% in state

Blue Ridge Middle

Middle School · Blue Ridge ISD · Blue Ridge, TX

A Blue Ridge ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

425 N CHURCH ST, Blue Ridge, TX 75424

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,913
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Blue Ridge Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low40/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,974

Median home value

$302,600

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75424; 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

Compare nearby

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.

Blue Ridge ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Ridge Middle is listed in BLUE RIDGE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Ridge Middle

Blue Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Blue Ridge, TX, part of Blue Ridge ISD, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,727 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Ridge Middle

What grades does Blue Ridge Middle serve?

Blue Ridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Blue Ridge Middle?

Blue Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Ridge Middle rank in TX?

Blue Ridge Middle ranks #3,727 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Blue Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Blue Ridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blue Ridge Middle a charter school?

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

Is Blue Ridge Middle a Title I school?

No, Blue Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

48.4% of students at Blue Ridge 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
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 75424)
3,908
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
41.7
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 75424; 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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