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#6810 of 8,552 schools in TX

Pilot Point Selz Middle

Middle School · Pilot Point ISD · Pilot Point, TX

A Pilot Point ISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

828 S HARRISON ST, Pilot Point, TX 76258

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,295
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Pilot Point Selz Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

54.3%

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 Pilot Point Selz Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated740/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pilot Point), 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

$93,661

Median home value

$320,200

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76258; 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 in PILOT POINT ISD

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pilot Point ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pilot Point Selz Middle is listed in PILOT POINT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pilot Point Selz Middle

Pilot Point Selz Middle is a public middle school in Pilot Point, TX, part of Pilot Point ISD, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,810 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pilot Point Selz Middle

What grades does Pilot Point Selz Middle serve?

Pilot Point Selz Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pilot Point Selz Middle?

Pilot Point Selz Middle has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point Selz Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point Selz Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pilot Point Selz Middle rank in TX?

Pilot Point Selz Middle ranks #6,810 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pilot Point Selz Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Pilot Point Selz Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Pilot Point Selz Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pilot Point Selz Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pilot Point Selz Middle a charter school?

No, Pilot Point Selz Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pilot Point Selz Middle a Title I school?

No, Pilot Point Selz Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pilot Point Selz Middle?

54.3% of students at Pilot Point Selz 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
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 76258)
8,042
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
43.8
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 76258; 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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