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#318 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

Cayuga Middle

Middle School · Cayuga ISD · Cayuga, TX

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

P O BOX 427, Cayuga, TX 75832

  • Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 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-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$17,249
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Cayuga Middle score 66% 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 Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (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

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cayuga 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Cayuga ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cayuga Middle

Cayuga Middle is a public middle school in Cayuga, TX, part of Cayuga ISD, serving approximately 138 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cayuga Middle

What grades does Cayuga Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Cayuga Middle?

Cayuga Middle has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cayuga Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Cayuga Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cayuga Middle rank in TX?

Cayuga Middle ranks #318 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cayuga Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Cayuga 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 Cayuga Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cayuga Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cayuga Middle a charter school?

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

Is Cayuga Middle a Title I school?

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

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

50.7% of students at Cayuga 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
138
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
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.
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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