Very Good
#3088 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 36% in state
Harper Middle
Middle School · Harper ISD · Harper, TX
A Harper ISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 68, Harper, TX 78631
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harper Middle score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
40.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harper 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low99/100K
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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
$73,646
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Harper ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Middle is listed in HARPER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Middle
Harper Middle is a public middle school in Harper, TX, part of Harper ISD, serving approximately 184 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,088 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Middle
What grades does Harper Middle serve?
Harper Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Harper Middle?
Harper Middle has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper 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 Harper Middle rank in TX?
Harper Middle ranks #3,088 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harper Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper 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 Harper Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harper Middle a charter school?
No, Harper Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Middle a Title I school?
No, Harper Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Middle?
40.2% of students at Harper 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gillespie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (830) 864-4044
- Area population (ZIP 78631)
- 3,357
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 78631; 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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