Very Good
#2227 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 26% in state
Santa Rita Middle
Middle School · Liberty Hill ISD · Liberty Hill, TX
A Liberty Hill ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 FORREST ST, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Rita Middle score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Rita Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty Hill), 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
$128,086
Median home value
$486,800
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ki Charter Academy Liberty HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Liberty Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 976 | Compare → |
| Stacy Kaye Danielson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 1,436 | Compare → |
| Step - CoreEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–9 | Not available | 2 | 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.
Liberty Hill ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Rita Middle is listed in LIBERTY HILL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Rita Middle
Santa Rita Middle is a public middle school in Liberty Hill, TX, part of Liberty Hill ISD, serving approximately 1,023 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,227 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Rita Middle
What grades does Santa Rita Middle serve?
Santa Rita Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Santa Rita Middle?
Santa Rita Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,023 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita Middle is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Rita Middle rank in TX?
Santa Rita Middle ranks #2,227 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Santa Rita Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Rita Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Rita Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rita Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Santa Rita Middle a charter school?
No, Santa Rita Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Rita Middle a Title I school?
No, Santa Rita Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Rita Middle?
14.0% of students at Santa Rita 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
- 1,023
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (512) 379-3380
- Area population (ZIP 78642)
- 24,146
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 78642; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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