Excellent
#720 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Whitewright Middle
Middle School · Whitewright ISD · Whitewright, TX
A Whitewright ISD middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 888, Whitewright, TX 75491
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitewright Middle score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitewright 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average502/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitewright), 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
$71,774
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75491; 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.
Whitewright ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitewright Middle is listed in WHITEWRIGHT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitewright Middle
Whitewright Middle is a public middle school in Whitewright, TX, part of Whitewright ISD, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Whitewright Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitewright Middle
What grades does Whitewright Middle serve?
Whitewright Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitewright Middle?
Whitewright Middle has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewright Middle is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitewright Middle rank in TX?
Whitewright Middle ranks #720 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Whitewright Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitewright Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Whitewright Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitewright Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitewright Middle a charter school?
No, Whitewright Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitewright Middle a Title I school?
No, Whitewright Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitewright Middle?
44.3% of students at Whitewright 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grayson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (903) 364-2151
- Area population (ZIP 75491)
- 5,428
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 75491; 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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