Very Good
#3310 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Shamrock Middle
Middle School · Shamrock ISD · Shamrock, TX
A Shamrock ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
100 S ILLINOIS, Shamrock, TX 79079
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shamrock Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shamrock 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,081
Median home value
$84,800
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Shamrock ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shamrock Middle is listed in SHAMROCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shamrock Middle
Shamrock Middle is a public middle school in Shamrock, TX, part of Shamrock ISD, serving approximately 69 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,310 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shamrock Middle
What grades does Shamrock Middle serve?
Shamrock Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shamrock Middle?
Shamrock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shamrock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shamrock Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shamrock Middle rank in TX?
Shamrock Middle ranks #3,310 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Shamrock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shamrock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Shamrock Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shamrock Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shamrock Middle a charter school?
No, Shamrock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shamrock Middle a Title I school?
No, Shamrock Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shamrock Middle?
75.4% of students at Shamrock 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
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wheeler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (806) 256-3492
- Area population (ZIP 79079)
- 2,406
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 79079; 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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