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#6730 of 8,552 schools in TX

Fannin Middle

Middle School · Amarillo ISD · Amarillo, TX

An Amarillo ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4627 S RUSK, Amarillo, TX 79110

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,802
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at Fannin Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

78.2%

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 Fannin 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,375/100K

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

$65,896

Median home value

$153,400

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79110; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amarillo Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–120.9 mi475Compare →
Central Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.9 mi9Compare →
Austin MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.8 mi687Compare →
Bonham MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.56–82.0 mi868Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Amarillo ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#48 of 54
District spending per student
$11,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fannin Middle

Fannin Middle is a public middle school in Amarillo, TX, part of Amarillo ISD, serving approximately 564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,730 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fannin Middle

What grades does Fannin Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Fannin Middle?

Fannin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannin Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Fannin Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fannin Middle rank in TX?

Fannin Middle ranks #6,730 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fannin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Fannin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fannin Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannin Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fannin Middle a charter school?

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

Is Fannin Middle a Title I school?

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

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

78.2% of students at Fannin 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
564
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Randall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
Area population (ZIP 79110)
18,514
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
32.2
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 79110; 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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