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#4708 of 8,552 schools in TX
Fabens Middle
Middle School · Fabens ISD · Fabens, TX
A Fabens ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P O BOX 697, Fabens, TX 79838
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fabens Middle score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fabens 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low150/100K
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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
$43,413
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornillo J HEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fabens ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fabens Middle is listed in FABENS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fabens Middle
Fabens Middle is a public middle school in Fabens, TX, part of Fabens ISD, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,708 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fabens Middle
What grades does Fabens Middle serve?
Fabens Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fabens Middle?
Fabens Middle has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fabens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fabens Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fabens Middle rank in TX?
Fabens Middle ranks #4,708 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fabens Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fabens Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Fabens Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fabens Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fabens Middle a charter school?
No, Fabens Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fabens Middle a Title I school?
No, Fabens Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fabens Middle?
93.3% of students at Fabens 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (915) 765-2630
- Area population (ZIP 79838)
- 4,813
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 79838; 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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