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#314 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

Canadian Middle

Middle School · Canadian ISD · Canadian, TX

A Canadian ISD middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 HILLSIDE AVE, Canadian, TX 79014

  • Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$14,513
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Canadian Middle score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

50.3%

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 Canadian 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,743

Median home value

$213,700

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79014; 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.

Canadian ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Canadian Middle

Canadian Middle is a public middle school in Canadian, TX, part of Canadian ISD, serving approximately 183 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canadian Middle

What grades does Canadian Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Canadian Middle?

Canadian Middle has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canadian Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Canadian Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canadian Middle rank in TX?

Canadian Middle ranks #314 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Canadian Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Canadian Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Canadian Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canadian Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canadian Middle a charter school?

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

Is Canadian Middle a Title I school?

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

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

50.3% of students at Canadian 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
183
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hemphill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Area population (ZIP 79014)
3,252
Area median age
41.2
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 79014; 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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