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#3480 of 8,552 schools in TX

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New Diana Middle

Middle School · New Diana ISD · Diana, TX

A New Diana ISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11854 ST HWY 154 E, Diana, TX 75640

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,191
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at New Diana Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

43.8%

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 Diana 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average483/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$79,353

Median home value

$263,000

Median rent

$1,167/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75640; 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 Diana ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Diana Middle

New Diana Middle is a public middle school in Diana, TX, part of New Diana ISD, serving approximately 283 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,480 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Diana Middle

What grades does New Diana Middle serve?

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

How many students attend New Diana Middle?

New Diana Middle has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at New Diana Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Diana Middle rank in TX?

New Diana Middle ranks #3,480 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is New Diana Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

New Diana 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 New Diana Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Diana Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Diana Middle a charter school?

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

Is New Diana Middle a Title I school?

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

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

43.8% of students at New Diana 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
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Upshur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 75640)
6,338
Area median age
35.1
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 75640; 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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