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#1702 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

New Boston Middle

Middle School · New Boston ISD · New Boston, TX

A New Boston ISD middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1215 HWY 8 N, New Boston, TX 75570

  • Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$15,332
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at New Boston Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

87.3%

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 New Boston 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,244/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Boston), 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

$66,003

Median home value

$130,700

Median rent

$779/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75570; 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

Compare nearby

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.

New Boston ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Boston Middle is listed in NEW BOSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Boston Middle

New Boston Middle is a public middle school in New Boston, TX, part of New Boston ISD, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Boston Middle

What grades does New Boston Middle serve?

New Boston Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend New Boston Middle?

New Boston Middle has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Boston Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at New Boston Middle is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Boston Middle rank in TX?

New Boston Middle ranks #1,702 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is New Boston Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

New Boston Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 New Boston Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Boston Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Boston Middle a charter school?

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

Is New Boston Middle a Title I school?

No, New Boston Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

87.3% of students at New Boston 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
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bowie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 75570)
11,047
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
38.5
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 75570; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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