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#5848 of 8,552 schools in TX
Frank Seale Middle
Middle School · Midlothian ISD · Midlothian, TX
A Midlothian ISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 GEORGE HOPPER RD, Midlothian, TX 76065
- Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank Seale Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank Seale Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,078/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midlothian), 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
$123,664
Median home value
$378,600
Median rent
$1,873/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 988 | 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.
Midlothian ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Seale Middle is listed in MIDLOTHIAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Seale Middle
Frank Seale Middle is a public middle school in Midlothian, TX, part of Midlothian ISD, serving approximately 666 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,848 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Seale Middle
What grades does Frank Seale Middle serve?
Frank Seale Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank Seale Middle?
Frank Seale Middle has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Seale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Seale Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Seale Middle rank in TX?
Frank Seale Middle ranks #5,848 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Frank Seale Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Seale Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Frank Seale Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Seale Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frank Seale Middle a charter school?
No, Frank Seale Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Seale Middle a Title I school?
No, Frank Seale Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Seale Middle?
59.5% of students at Frank Seale 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
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (469) 856-5600
- Area population (ZIP 76065)
- 44,614
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 76065; 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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