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#4599 of 8,552 schools in TX
New Deal Middle
Middle School · New Deal ISD · New Deal, TX
A New Deal ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 308, New Deal, TX 79350
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Deal Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Deal 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average271/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Deal), 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
$70,417
Median home value
$45,000
College educated
6%
Homeownership
97.7%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Deal DaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8 | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Deal ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Deal Middle is listed in NEW DEAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Deal Middle
New Deal Middle is a public middle school in New Deal, TX, part of New Deal ISD, serving approximately 231 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,599 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Deal Middle
What grades does New Deal Middle serve?
New Deal Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend New Deal Middle?
New Deal Middle has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Deal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Deal Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Deal Middle rank in TX?
New Deal Middle ranks #4,599 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is New Deal Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
New Deal Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Deal Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Deal Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Deal Middle a charter school?
No, New Deal Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Deal Middle a Title I school?
No, New Deal Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Deal Middle?
71.0% of students at New Deal 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
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (806) 746-6633
- Area population (ZIP 79350)
- 291
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 79350; 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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