Perkins Middle

Perkins Middle is a public middle school in De Leon, TX, part of the DE LEON ISD. The school serves approximately 128 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math and 47% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,325, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 128 students, Perkins Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Perkins Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Perkins Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.