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#7373 of 8,552 schools in TX

Chisholm Trail Middle

Middle School · Northwest ISD · Rhome, TX

A Northwest ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

583 FM 3433, Rhome, TX 76078

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,236
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Chisholm Trail Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

45.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chisholm Trail 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,408/100K

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

$94,379

Median home value

$278,800

Median rent

$1,574/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76078; 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

4 in NORTHWEST ISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cw Worthington MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available1,024Compare →
Gene Pike MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–8Not available1,072Compare →
John M Tidwell MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available1,051Compare →
Leo Adams MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.86–8Not available990Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northwest ISD

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#28 of 31
District spending per student
$10,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chisholm Trail Middle is listed in NORTHWEST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chisholm Trail Middle

Chisholm Trail Middle is a public middle school in Rhome, TX, part of Northwest ISD, serving approximately 823 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,373 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chisholm Trail Middle

What grades does Chisholm Trail Middle serve?

Chisholm Trail Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chisholm Trail Middle?

Chisholm Trail Middle has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chisholm Trail Middle rank in TX?

Chisholm Trail Middle ranks #7,373 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Chisholm Trail Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Chisholm Trail Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Chisholm Trail Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisholm Trail Middle has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chisholm Trail Middle a charter school?

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

Is Chisholm Trail Middle a Title I school?

No, Chisholm Trail Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.7% of students at Chisholm Trail 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
823
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 76078)
10,200
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
35.6
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 76078; 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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