Argyle Middle

Summary:

Argyle Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Northwest Independent School District (ISD) in Argyle, Texas. With a student population of 1,168, Argyle Middle has consistently been ranked as one of the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Argyle Middle's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across all subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.91% of 7th graders and 74.88% of 8th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 52.08% and 54.09%, respectively. In STAAR Mathematics, 56.98% of 7th graders and 63.95% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31.89% and 40.23%. Argyle Middle's performance on STAAR tests is strong across all student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, with the school's rankings within these subgroups consistently in the top 10-20% of Texas middle schools.

Argyle Middle's exceptional academic performance is not solely driven by socioeconomic factors, as the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (5.61% in 2021-2022), significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($9,065 in 2020-2021) is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Carroll Middle in Carroll Independent School District (ISD), which has lower proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics compared to Argyle Middle. This suggests that Argyle Middle is able to achieve its exceptional academic results with relatively efficient resource allocation, making it a standout example of excellence in public education.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 191 S Hwy 377
       Argyle, TX  76262


(940) 246-2126

District: Argyle Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,065 Help


Students who attend Argyle Middle usually attend:

High:    Argyle High School

Feeder schools for Argyle Middle:

Elementary:    Hilltop Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  840

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Asian:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Argyle Middle ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.43. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (13%), Asian (11.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Argyle Middle is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Argyle Middle is $9,065.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argyle Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle Middle 126th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Argyle Middle in the ranking list.)

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Argyle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle Independent School District (Isd) 20th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Argyle Middle

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Rank History for all students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.61 120th 1573 92.4%
2005 84.02 100th 1582 93.7%
2006 84.70 87th 1585 94.5%
2007 80.48 155th 1684 90.8%
2008 79.40 171st 1718 90.0%
2009 79.72 157th 1763 91.1%
2010 81.09 93rd 1803 94.8%
2011 81.61 84th 1895 95.6%
2012 86.81 126th 1951 93.5%
2013 87.96 88th 1973 95.5%
2014 86.93 118th 1987 94.1%
2015 85.86 145th 2043 92.9%
2016 82.77 220th 1987 88.9%
2017 88.85 165th 2027 91.9%
2018 92.16 112th 2080 94.6%
2019 90.50 147th 2193 93.3%
2021 94.04 83rd 2252 96.3%
2022 92.48 104th 2254 95.4%
2023 94.69 71st 2330 97.0%
2024 91.43 126th 2361 94.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 143rd 720 80.1%
2019 77.66 120th 753 84.1%
2021 74.42 121st 743 83.7%
2022 80.38 97th 813 88.1%
2023 81.99 92nd 817 88.7%
2024 73.83 152nd 812 81.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.21 509th 1592 68.0%
2022 47.78 712th 1643 56.7%
2023 74.73 253rd 1720 85.3%
2024 82.54 172nd 1760 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.18 40th 1597 97.5%
2019 94.87 27th 1626 98.3%
2021 87.39 63rd 1712 96.3%
2022 76.07 164th 1757 90.7%
2023 83.16 124th 1815 93.2%
2024 48.31 873rd 1881 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.30 510th 2039 75.0%
2019 68.66 420th 2073 79.7%
2021 75.80 274th 2172 87.4%
2022 56.29 775th 2220 65.1%
2023 67.79 494th 2251 78.1%
2024 69.76 409th 2224 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 157th 2008 92.2%
2019 89.91 137th 2047 93.3%
2021 92.94 84th 2151 96.1%
2022 91.83 97th 2221 95.6%
2023 93.58 72nd 2241 96.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 188th 1430 86.9%
2019 76.58 196th 1446 86.4%
2021 82.53 98th 1501 93.5%
2022 79.66 128th 1488 91.4%
2023 75.12 245th 1481 83.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.65 313th 2008 84.4%
2019 69.91 321st 2058 84.4%
2021 81.85 140th 2118 93.4%
2022 71.92 336th 2182 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.99 79th 2030 96.1%
2019 89.11 156th 2069 92.5%
2021 94.08 80th 2168 96.3%
2022 91.18 114th 2228 94.9%
2023 94.59 71st 2245 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 199th 587 66.1%
2019 63.81 213th 594 64.1%
2021 64.26 192nd 589 67.4%
2022 68.76 174th 606 71.3%
2023 77.82 97th 616 84.3%
2024 78.15 82nd 612 86.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.75 65th 1167 94.4%
2019 97.54 18th 1193 98.5%
2021 94.49 31st 1213 97.4%
2022 85.53 98th 1251 92.2%
2023 81.66 148th 1273 88.4%
2024 51.55 510th 1271 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.60 162nd 1895 91.5%
2019 86.20 149th 1935 92.3%
2021 93.09 57th 2043 97.2%
2022 88.48 130th 2077 93.7%
2023 93.28 59th 2116 97.2%
2024 84.96 158th 2108 92.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.07 3rd 28 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Argyle Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.79 197th 1673 88.2%
2019 78.80 267th 1684 84.1%
2021 84.07 140th 1700 91.8%
2022 82.68 167th 1723 90.3%
2023 85.95 131st 1749 92.5%
2024 79.72 204th 1724 88.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Argyle Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Argyle Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 301 2 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 242 1 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 307 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 307 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 313 3 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 346 1 6 24 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 385 1 4 32 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 387 1 1 31 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 424 0 2 30 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 285 1 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 302 1 3 24 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 280 0 3 30 2 0 1 0 316
2012 281 1 2 30 1 0 1 0 316
2013 289 1 3 35 3 0 2 0 333
2014 293 1 2 34 3 0 3 0 336
2015 309 0 2 29 2 0 5 0 347
2016 329 4 5 29 2 0 6 0 375
2017 499 11 17 68 1 0 8 0 604
2018 549 14 20 80 2 0 14 0 679
2019 613 16 23 95 3 1 19 0 770
2020 672 15 26 94 3 1 20 0 831
2021 737 18 30 113 3 0 26 0 927
2022 760 25 41 169 7 2 48 0 1052
2023 796 29 101 169 8 2 63 0 1168
2024 557 18 100 109 10 1 45 0 840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Argyle Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 319 24.0 13.3 4.4
2001 258 20.2 12.8 6.6
2002 329 24.8 13.3 4.3
2003 329 24.8 13.3 4.3
2004 349 25.7 13.6 7.7
2005 377 24.9 15.1 6.1
2006 423 27.0 15.7 9.2
2007 421 32.8 12.8 8.3
2008 457 31.3 14.6 7.7
2009 310 19.7 15.7 6.1
2010 333 19.9 16.7 7.8
2011 316 20.2 15.5 9.8
2012 316 18.5 17.0 13.6
2013 333 20.0 16.6 14.1
2014 336 22.5 14.8 10.4
2015 347 21.0 16.5 9.2
2016 375 21.0 17.8 9.3
2017 604 35.7 16.8 7.5
2018 679 42.1 16.1 6.8
2019 770 51.2 15.0 9
2020 831 56.4 14.7 6.3
2021 927 61.0 15.1 5.6
2022 1052 67.3 15.6 5.6
2023 1168 76.8 15.1 n/a
2024 840 55.2 15.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Argyle Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 319 24.0 13.3 4.4
2001 258 20.2 12.8 6.6
2002 329 24.8 13.3 4.3
2003 329 24.8 13.3 4.3
2004 349 25.7 13.6 7.7
2005 377 24.9 15.1 6.1
2006 423 27.0 15.7 9.2
2007 421 32.8 12.8 8.3
2008 457 31.3 14.6 7.7
2009 310 19.7 15.7 6.1
2010 333 19.9 16.7 7.8
2011 316 20.2 15.5 9.8
2012 316 18.5 17.0 13.6
2013 333 20.0 16.6 14.1
2014 336 22.5 14.8 10.4
2015 347 21.0 16.5 9.2
2016 375 21.0 17.8 9.3
2017 604 35.7 16.8 7.5
2018 679 42.1 16.1 6.8
2019 770 51.2 15.0 9
2020 831 56.4 14.7 6.3
2021 927 61.0 15.1 5.6
2022 1052 67.3 15.6 5.6
2023 1168 76.8 15.1 n/a
2024 840 55.2 15.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Argyle Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $496 (5.6%) $8,434 (94.4%) $8,930
2020 $366 (4.1%) $8,459 (95.9%) $8,825
2021 $377 (4.2%) $8,688 (95.8%) $9,065

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Argyle Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 2330 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Argyle Middle)5577
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))5577
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)7177
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))7177
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Argyle Middle)6883
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))6883
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)6070
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))6070
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Argyle Middle)7481
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))7481
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Middle)7577
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))7577
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Argyle Middle)7580
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Argyle Middle)5762
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Argyle Middle)9295
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))8872
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7701168
 51.7%
African American1629
 81.3%
American Indian38
 166.7%
Asian23101
 339.1%
Hispanic95169
 77.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White613796
 29.9%
Two or More Races1963
 231.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Argyle Middle

Yes. Argyle Middle ranks in the top 5.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Argyle Middle usually go on to attend Argyle High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 840 students attended Argyle Middle.

Students at Argyle Middle are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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