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#6484 of 8,552 schools in TX

Borger Int

Middle School · Borger ISD · Borger, TX

A Borger ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1321 S FLORIDA, Borger, TX 79007

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,231
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Borger Int score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

64%

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 Borger Int 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,345/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Borger), 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

$61,701

Median home value

$94,700

Median rent

$846/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79007; 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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Borger ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$11,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Borger Int is listed in BORGER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Borger Int

Borger Int is a public middle school in Borger, TX, part of Borger ISD, serving approximately 344 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,484 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Borger Int

What grades does Borger Int serve?

Borger Int serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Borger Int?

Borger Int has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Borger Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Borger Int is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Borger Int rank in TX?

Borger Int ranks #6,484 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Borger Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Borger Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Borger Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Borger Int has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Borger Int a charter school?

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

Is Borger Int a Title I school?

No, Borger Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Borger Int?

64.0% of students at Borger Int 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hutchinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 79007)
13,927
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
37.1
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 79007; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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