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Grape Creek Middle

Middle School · Grape Creek ISD · San Angelo, TX

A Grape Creek ISD middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8207 US HWY 87 N, San Angelo, TX 76901

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$12,201
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Grape Creek Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

53.9%

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 Grape Creek 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,709/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Angelo), 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

$64,542

Median home value

$169,500

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76901; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 in GRAPE CREEK ISD

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grape Creek ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grape Creek Middle is listed in GRAPE CREEK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grape Creek Middle

Grape Creek Middle is a public middle school in San Angelo, TX, part of Grape Creek ISD, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,975 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grape Creek Middle

What grades does Grape Creek Middle serve?

Grape Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grape Creek Middle?

Grape Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grape Creek Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Grape Creek Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grape Creek Middle rank in TX?

Grape Creek Middle ranks #5,975 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Grape Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Grape Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Grape Creek Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grape Creek Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grape Creek Middle a charter school?

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

Is Grape Creek Middle a Title I school?

No, Grape Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.9% of students at Grape Creek 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
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Tom Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 76901)
31,581
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
35.1
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 76901; 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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