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#2803 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 33% in state

Whitney Middle

Middle School · Whitney ISD · Whitney, TX

A Whitney ISD middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 518, Whitney, TX 76692

  • Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$11,930
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Whitney Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

61.2%

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 Whitney 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,179/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitney), 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

$55,455

Median home value

$159,500

Median rent

$898/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76692; 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 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Whitney ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,930NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitney Middle is listed in WHITNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitney Middle

Whitney Middle is a public middle school in Whitney, TX, part of Whitney ISD, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,803 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitney Middle

What grades does Whitney Middle serve?

Whitney Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Whitney Middle?

Whitney Middle has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitney Middle rank in TX?

Whitney Middle ranks #2,803 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Whitney Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitney Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Whitney Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitney Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Whitney Middle a charter school?

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

Is Whitney Middle a Title I school?

No, Whitney Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitney Middle?

61.2% of students at Whitney 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
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 76692)
9,662
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
51.1
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 76692; 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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