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#3455 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 40% in state
Kountze Middle
Middle School · Kountze ISD · Kountze, TX
A Kountze ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P O BOX 460, Kountze, TX 77625
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kountze Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kountze 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated867/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kountze), 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
$70,183
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kountze ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kountze Middle is listed in KOUNTZE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kountze Middle
Kountze Middle is a public middle school in Kountze, TX, part of Kountze ISD, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,455 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kountze Middle
What grades does Kountze Middle serve?
Kountze Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kountze Middle?
Kountze Middle has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kountze Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kountze Middle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kountze Middle rank in TX?
Kountze Middle ranks #3,455 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kountze Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kountze Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Kountze Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kountze Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kountze Middle a charter school?
No, Kountze Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kountze Middle a Title I school?
No, Kountze Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kountze Middle?
63.2% of students at Kountze 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (409) 246-3551
- Area population (ZIP 77625)
- 9,384
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 77625; 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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