Is Bandera Middle a good school?

Bandera Middle ranks 1200 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bandera Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Bandera Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bandera Middle?

Students at Bandera Middle are 63% White, 32% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Bandera Middle attend?

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

Bandera Middle

Summary:

Bandera Middle is a public middle school in Bandera, Texas, serving 555 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bandera Independent School District, which is ranked 616 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bandera Middle has some notable strengths, including higher-than-average STAAR test scores, particularly in Reading and Algebra I, as well as relatively strong programs for Gifted and Talented and Special Education students. However, the school's overall ranking has been steadily declining in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other Texas middle schools. The school also has significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with Hispanic and low-income students performing much lower than their peers. Compared to nearby schools like Comfort Middle and Center Point Middle, Bandera Middle generally performs better on STAAR tests, but those schools have lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success.

Despite its strengths, Bandera Middle faces some challenges that may need to be addressed to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population. The school's increased spending per student has not yet translated into significantly improved performance, and its declining ranking suggests the need for a closer look at the school's strategies and resources to ensure all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003-0727

(830) 460-3899

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1200^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,193

Students who attend Bandera Middle usually attend:

High:

Bandera High School

Feeder schools for Bandera Middle:

Elementary:	Alkek Elementary
	Hill Country Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

Hispanic:

32.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bandera Middle ranks worse than 50.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (32.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bandera Middle is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Bandera Middle employs 33.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bandera Middle is $9,193.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bandera Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Middle 1200^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bandera Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Bandera Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Independent School District (Isd) 616^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bandera Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	67.33	458^th	1573	70.9%
2005	66.58	492^nd	1582	68.9%
2006	68.93	428^th	1585	73.0%
2007	69.58	435^th	1684	74.2%
2008	65.87	541^st	1718	68.5%
2009	70.48	408^th	1763	76.9%
2010	60.28	735^th	1803	59.2%
2011	60.58	766^th	1895	59.6%
2012	68.56	529^th	1951	72.9%
2013	62.06	704^th	1973	64.3%
2014	64.55	662^nd	1987	66.7%
2015	61.24	782^nd	2043	61.7%
2016	66.58	643^rd	1987	67.6%
2017	51.32	850^th	2027	58.1%
2018	47.75	1019^th	2080	51.0%
2019	38.98	1324^th	2193	39.6%
2021	48.53	1065^th	2252	52.7%
2022	35.67	1455^th	2254	35.4%
2023	40.94	1367^th	2330	41.3%
2024	46.00	1200^th	2361	49.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	38.42	474^th	753	37.1%
2021	30.20	549^th	743	26.1%
2022	17.73	742^nd	813	8.7%
2023	34.58	569^th	817	30.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.32	1152^nd	1376	16.3%
2019	24.19	1283^rd	1445	11.2%
2021	20.45	1519^th	1592	4.6%
2022	30.01	1270^th	1643	22.7%
2023	34.36	1165^th	1720	32.3%
2024	43.35	928^th	1760	47.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.86	722^nd	1597	54.8%
2019	30.53	1231^st	1626	24.3%
2021	49.23	631^st	1712	63.1%
2022	46.13	771^st	1757	56.1%
2023	33.72	1255^th	1815	30.9%
2024	33.16	1348^th	1881	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.69	1447^th	2039	29.0%
2019	30.42	1613^th	2073	22.2%
2021	37.07	1409^th	2172	35.1%
2022	28.68	1756^th	2220	20.9%
2023	32.84	1611^th	2251	28.4%
2024	37.79	1400^th	2224	37.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.62	948^th	2008	52.8%
2019	38.06	1299^th	2047	36.5%
2021	53.98	872^nd	2151	59.5%
2022	41.41	1278^th	2221	42.5%
2023	42.40	1284^th	2241	42.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.96	646^th	1430	54.8%
2019	38.40	1082^nd	1446	25.2%
2021	62.89	652^nd	1501	56.6%
2022	51.61	883^rd	1488	40.7%
2023	61.53	688^th	1481	53.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.38	1276^th	2008	36.5%
2019	23.99	1828^th	2058	11.2%
2021	35.02	1430^th	2118	32.5%
2022	28.22	1768^th	2182	19.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.15	1066^th	2030	47.5%
2019	38.53	1269^th	2069	38.7%
2021	42.01	1195^th	2168	44.9%
2022	30.73	1616^th	2228	27.5%
2023	37.70	1401^st	2245	37.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.06	967^th	1895	49.0%
2019	35.67	1291^st	1935	33.3%
2021	37.14	1284^th	2043	37.2%
2022	26.73	1681^st	2077	19.1%
2023	34.58	1463^rd	2116	30.9%
2024	37.53	1335^th	2108	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bandera Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.98	1140^th	1673	31.9%
2019	28.28	1339^th	1684	20.5%
2021	36.55	1155^th	1700	32.1%
2022	27.74	1381^st	1723	19.8%
2023	29.05	1384^th	1749	20.9%
2024	30.03	1334^th	1724	22.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bandera Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	280	1	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	333
1990	296	1	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	341
1991	308	3	1	55	0	n/a	n/a	367
1992	299	3	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	360
1993	306	2	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	370
1994	324	3	0	79	2	n/a	n/a	408
1995	417	2	0	97	1	n/a	n/a	517
1996	417	2	0	97	1	n/a	n/a	517
1997	451	2	0	83	2	n/a	n/a	538
1998	480	2	0	98	2	n/a	n/a	582
1999	503	5	0	98	2	n/a	n/a	608
2000	510	4	1	110	1	n/a	n/a	626
2001	532	5	4	107	8	n/a	n/a	656
2002	545	8	4	131	6	n/a	n/a	694
2003	545	8	4	131	6	n/a	n/a	694
2004	487	13	3	139	3	n/a	n/a	645
2005	471	5	2	148	4	n/a	n/a	630
2006	430	2	0	129	3	n/a	n/a	564
2007	438	1	0	135	1	n/a	n/a	575
2008	431	4	1	120	2	n/a	n/a	558
2009	435	6	2	124	2	n/a	n/a	569
2010	456	3	3	120	0	n/a	n/a	582
2011	393	1	0	155	6	0	6	561
2012	365	0	4	174	5	0	9	557
2013	354	2	3	174	2	0	5	540
2014	332	3	3	172	2	0	8	520
2015	306	3	2	187	1	0	6	505
2016	296	1	2	167	0	0	11	477
2017	336	3	2	164	0	0	9	514
2018	339	1	1	165	0	1	11	518
2019	327	0	1	187	1	2	12	530
2020	329	0	2	198	2	1	14	546
2021	337	0	3	181	2	1	14	538
2022	353	1	3	181	1	0	17	556
2023	348	6	1	185	1	0	14	555
2024	333	5	2	170	1	0	14	525

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 Bandera Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	341	23.0	14.8	n/a
1991	367	23.2	15.8	n/a
1992	360	25.1	14.3	25.3
1993	370	25.0	14.8	26.8
1994	408	28.4	14.4	23.5
1995	517	34.4	15.0	24.8
1996	517	34.4	15.0	24.8
1997	538	42.9	12.5	26
1998	582	45.6	12.8	26.8
1999	608	50.3	12.1	40.6
2000	626	49.0	12.8	39.1
2001	656	52.0	12.6	38
2002	694	51.0	13.6	38.6
2003	694	51.0	13.6	38.6
2004	645	47.4	13.6	41.6
2005	630	46.6	13.5	47.8
2006	564	44.3	12.7	45.7
2007	575	41.3	13.9	44
2008	558	42.7	13.1	44.4
2009	569	41.6	13.7	50.4
2010	582	42.0	13.8	54.6
2011	561	42.5	13.1	48.3
2012	557	37.4	14.8	53.7
2013	540	36.0	14.9	51.9
2014	520	34.2	15.1	52.7
2015	505	33.0	15.3	51.9
2016	477	30.0	15.9	47.8
2017	514	32.5	15.8	51.9
2018	518	32.8	15.7	45.6
2019	530	32.9	16.1	49.4
2020	546	31.3	17.4	48
2021	538	32.7	16.4	48.3
2022	556	32.7	16.9	45.9
2023	555	33.5	16.5	55.7
2024	525	33.6	15.5	51

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 Bandera Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	341	23.0	14.8	n/a
1991	367	23.2	15.8	n/a
1992	360	25.1	14.3	25.3
1993	370	25.0	14.8	26.8
1994	408	28.4	14.4	23.5
1995	517	34.4	15.0	24.8
1996	517	34.4	15.0	24.8
1997	538	42.9	12.5	26
1998	582	45.6	12.8	26.8
1999	608	50.3	12.1	40.6
2000	626	49.0	12.8	39.1
2001	656	52.0	12.6	38
2002	694	51.0	13.6	38.6
2003	694	51.0	13.6	38.6
2004	645	47.4	13.6	41.6
2005	630	46.6	13.5	47.8
2006	564	44.3	12.7	45.7
2007	575	41.3	13.9	44
2008	558	42.7	13.1	44.4
2009	569	41.6	13.7	50.4
2010	582	42.0	13.8	54.6
2011	561	42.5	13.1	48.3
2012	557	37.4	14.8	53.7
2013	540	36.0	14.9	51.9
2014	520	34.2	15.1	52.7
2015	505	33.0	15.3	51.9
2016	477	30.0	15.9	47.8
2017	514	32.5	15.8	51.9
2018	518	32.8	15.7	45.6
2019	530	32.9	16.1	49.4
2020	546	31.3	17.4	48
2021	538	32.7	16.4	48.3
2022	556	32.7	16.9	45.9
2023	555	33.5	16.5	55.7
2024	525	33.6	15.5	51

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bandera Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$750 (9.1%)	$7,447 (90.9%)	$8,197
2020	$688 (8.3%)	$7,613 (91.7%)	$8,301
2021	$962 (10.5%)	$8,231 (89.5%)	$9,193

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bandera 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 1324^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1367^th of 2330 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bandera Middle)	31	48	17%
6th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	31	48	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Middle)	36	30	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	36	30	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Bandera Middle)	41	45	4%
7th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	41	45	4%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Middle)	25	36	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	25	36	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Bandera Middle)	51	55	4%
8th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	51	55	4%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Middle)	36	32	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	36	32	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Bandera Middle)	38	33	5%
8th Grade Science (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	38	33	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bandera Middle)	30	22	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	30	22	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bandera Middle)	89	84	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	41	34	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	555	4.7%
African American	0	6
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	187	185	1.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	327	348	6.4%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	55.7%	6.2%

Schools Near Bandera Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bandera Middle	Public	6-8	1005 Cherry St	Bandera	78003	Bandera County	Bandera Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 460-3899	525	34	15.5	51.0%	333 (63.4%)	5 (1.0%)	170 (32.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	46	1200^th of 2361 public middle schools	49.2%		40.9	1367^th of 2330 public middle schools	41.3%	167	80.6	100.0	42.9	54.1	56.3	48.8	38.1	27.1	27.1	19.1	$9,193	$962	$8,231
Center Point Middle	Public	6-8	207 China	Center Point	78010	Kerr County	Center Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 353-8142	113	10	11.4	68.1%	32 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	50.2	1056^th of 2361 public middle schools	55.3%		38.7	1435^th of 2330 public middle schools	38.4%	379	75.0		33.3	51.3	57.1	30.8	53.9	33.3	32.7	30.6	$11,328	$2,694	$8,633
Comfort Middle	Public	6-8	517 Second St	Comfort	78013	Kendall County	Comfort Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 995-6420	256	20	12.7	46.5%	116 (45.3%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (50.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	37.2	1492^nd of 2361 public middle schools	36.8%		44.4	1239^th of 2330 public middle schools	46.8%	253	48.2		47.0	38.4	47.8	28.9	21.1	19.1	50.6	16.9	$11,262	$418	$10,844

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