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#7063 of 8,552 schools in TX

Wortham Middle

Middle School · Wortham ISD · Wortham, TX

A Wortham ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 247, Wortham, TX 76693

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,214
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Wortham Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

62.4%

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 Wortham 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,153/100K

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

$56,250

Median home value

$203,800

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76693; 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.

Wortham ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wortham Middle

Wortham Middle is a public middle school in Wortham, TX, part of Wortham ISD, serving approximately 125 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,063 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wortham Middle

What grades does Wortham Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Wortham Middle?

Wortham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wortham Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Wortham Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wortham Middle rank in TX?

Wortham Middle ranks #7,063 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Wortham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Wortham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Wortham Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wortham Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wortham Middle a charter school?

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

Is Wortham Middle a Title I school?

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

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

62.4% of students at Wortham 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
125
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Freestone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
Area population (ZIP 76693)
1,966
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
40.7
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 76693; 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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