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#3071 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

Elkhart Middle

Middle School · Elkhart ISD · Elkhart, TX

An Elkhart ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

301 E PARKER ST, Elkhart, TX 75839

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,632
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Elkhart Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elkhart 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,733

Median home value

$156,500

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75839; 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.

Elkhart ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Elkhart Middle

Elkhart Middle is a public middle school in Elkhart, TX, part of Elkhart ISD, serving approximately 289 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,071 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elkhart Middle

What grades does Elkhart Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Elkhart Middle?

Elkhart Middle has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elkhart Middle rank in TX?

Elkhart Middle ranks #3,071 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Elkhart Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Elkhart 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 Elkhart Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elkhart Middle a charter school?

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

Is Elkhart Middle a Title I school?

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

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

57.8% of students at Elkhart 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
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Anderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 75839)
6,577
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 75839; 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

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