Summary:
The Wichita Falls Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to three middle schools: McNiel Middle, Barwise Middle, and Kirby Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse educational experience within the Wichita Falls ISD.
Among the three middle schools, McNiel Middle stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 1001 out of 2361 Texas middle schools in 2023-2024. It consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR test scores, has a low dropout rate of 0.1%, and spends the least per student at $8,638. In contrast, Barwise Middle and Kirby Middle generally perform below the district and state averages on STAAR tests, with Kirby Middle, a public magnet school, having the lowest test scores among the three.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors among the middle schools. McNiel Middle has a majority white student population, while Barwise Middle and Kirby Middle have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, Kirby Middle has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 90.62%, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to the other two schools.
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