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#6534 of 8,552 schools in TX

Henderson Middle

Middle School · Henderson ISD · Henderson, TX

A Henderson ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 728, Henderson, TX 75653

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,785
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Henderson Middle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

68.9%

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 Henderson 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Full Armor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1PK–123.0 mi96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Henderson ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Henderson Middle

Henderson Middle is a public middle school in Henderson, TX, part of Henderson ISD, serving approximately 759 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,534 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henderson Middle

What grades does Henderson Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Henderson Middle?

Henderson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henderson Middle rank in TX?

Henderson Middle ranks #6,534 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Henderson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Henderson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Henderson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Henderson Middle a charter school?

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

Is Henderson Middle a Title I school?

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

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

68.9% of students at Henderson 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
759
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rusk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
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.
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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