Below Average
#7302 of 8,552 schools in TX
Santa Fe Middle
Middle School · Cleveland ISD · Cleveland, TX
A Cleveland ISD middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7581 RD 3540, Cleveland, TX 77327
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Fe Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Fe Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$57,538
Median home value
$144,100
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Bg Ramirez MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Cleveland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,458 | Compare → |
| Disciplinary Alternative Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–12 | Not available | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cleveland ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Fe Middle is listed in CLEVELAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Fe Middle
Santa Fe Middle is a public middle school in Cleveland, TX, part of Cleveland ISD, serving approximately 988 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,302 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe Middle
What grades does Santa Fe Middle serve?
Santa Fe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Fe Middle?
Santa Fe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 988 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Fe Middle rank in TX?
Santa Fe Middle ranks #7,302 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Santa Fe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Santa Fe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe Middle has 15% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Santa Fe Middle a charter school?
No, Santa Fe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Fe Middle a Title I school?
No, Santa Fe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe Middle?
95.3% of students at Santa Fe 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
- 988
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Liberty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (281) 592-8717
- Area population (ZIP 77327)
- 37,574
- Area average commute
- 44.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 77327; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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