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#3044 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

China Spring Middle

Middle School · China Spring ISD · China Spring, TX

A China Spring ISD middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

7201 N RIVER CROSSING, China Spring, TX 76633

  • Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$10,399
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at China Spring Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

33.1%

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 China Spring 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low145/100K

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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

$105,174

Median home value

$348,100

Median rent

$1,685/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

92.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76633; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–11Not available3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

China Spring ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

China Spring Middle is listed in CHINA SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About China Spring Middle

China Spring Middle is a public middle school in China Spring, TX, part of China Spring ISD, serving approximately 505 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,044 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about China Spring Middle

What grades does China Spring Middle serve?

China Spring Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend China Spring Middle?

China Spring Middle has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at China Spring Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does China Spring Middle rank in TX?

China Spring Middle ranks #3,044 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is China Spring Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

China Spring Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 China Spring Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, China Spring Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is China Spring Middle a charter school?

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

Is China Spring Middle a Title I school?

No, China Spring Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

33.1% of students at China Spring 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
McLennan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 76633)
6,037
Area average commute
26.9 min
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 76633; 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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