Is Blanco Middle a good school?

Blanco Middle ranks 547 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blanco Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Blanco Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Blanco Middle?

Students at Blanco Middle are 57% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Blanco Middle attend?

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

Blanco Middle

Summary:

Blanco Middle is a public middle school in Blanco, Texas, serving 246 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Blanco Independent School District, which is ranked 387 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanco Middle has a diverse student population, with 54.88% White, 43.5% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. The school has consistently performed well on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state in all subjects tested, including 64.86% in 6th grade reading, 66.23% in 8th grade reading, and 60.53% in 8th grade math. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for White students but struggling with English Language Learners and At-Risk students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Blanco Middle's performance is generally stronger than Lyndon B. Johnson Middle in Johnson City, which has lower proficiency rates in several subjects. However, Dripping Springs Middle, located about 20 miles away, outperforms Blanco Middle across most academic metrics. Blanco Middle's Algebra I proficiency rate is exceptionally high, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's Gifted and Talented program performance is mixed, with the school ranking 692 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023, indicating room for improvement in serving the needs of its high-achieving students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1500 Rocky Rd
Blanco, TX 78606

(830) 833-5570

District: Blanco Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,858

Students who attend Blanco Middle usually attend:

High:

Blanco High School

Feeder schools for Blanco Middle:

Elementary:

Blanco Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

Hispanic:

40.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blanco Middle ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.53. (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 (57.4%), Hispanic (40.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanco Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Blanco Middle employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanco Middle is $11,858.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanco Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanco Middle 547^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Blanco 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:

Blanco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Blanco Independent School District (Isd) 387^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	56.59	749^th	1573	52.4%
2005	49.23	902^nd	1582	43.0%
2006	61.26	643^rd	1585	59.4%
2007	50.80	943^rd	1684	44.0%
2008	68.34	459^th	1718	73.3%
2009	65.41	568^th	1763	67.8%
2010	58.67	788^th	1803	56.3%
2011	56.98	898^th	1895	52.6%
2012	67.06	578^th	1951	70.4%
2013	64.30	648^th	1973	67.2%
2014	63.98	677^th	1987	65.9%
2015	68.40	578^th	2043	71.7%
2016	54.38	961^st	1987	51.6%
2017	65.13	559^th	2027	72.4%
2018	70.67	454^th	2080	78.2%
2019	62.97	629^th	2193	71.3%
2021	59.01	764^th	2252	66.1%
2022	64.25	625^th	2254	72.3%
2023	68.87	557^th	2330	76.1%
2024	69.53	547^th	2361	76.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.39	1106^th	1376	19.6%
2019	45.29	680^th	1445	52.9%
2021	25.32	1386^th	1592	12.9%
2022	13.96	1601^st	1643	2.6%
2023	30.22	1291^st	1720	24.9%
2024	35.34	1149^th	1760	34.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.55	229^th	1597	85.7%
2019	63.37	312^th	1626	80.8%
2021	40.52	896^th	1712	47.7%
2022	40.40	960^th	1757	45.4%
2023	47.27	748^th	1815	58.8%
2024	53.42	698^th	1881	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.48	817^th	2039	59.9%
2019	52.20	865^th	2073	58.3%
2021	42.92	1206^th	2172	44.5%
2022	46.16	1122^nd	2220	49.5%
2023	57.82	770^th	2251	65.8%
2024	58.72	714^th	2224	67.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.87	69^th	125	44.8%
2019	62.19	27^th	108	75.0%
2021	31.57	53^rd	68	22.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.43	333^rd	2008	83.4%
2019	67.24	530^th	2047	74.1%
2021	54.80	851^st	2151	60.4%
2022	66.10	552^nd	2221	75.1%
2023	67.25	547^th	2241	75.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.81	334^th	1430	76.6%
2019	83.08	4^th	1446	99.7%
2021	68.44	498^th	1501	66.8%
2022	76.59	230^th	1488	84.5%
2023	61.42	692^nd	1481	53.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.28	903^rd	2008	55.0%
2019	53.93	724^th	2058	64.8%
2021	28.51	1706^th	2118	19.5%
2022	33.76	1546^th	2182	29.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.35	605^th	2030	70.2%
2019	57.89	706^th	2069	65.9%
2021	60.99	690^th	2168	68.2%
2022	61.05	709^th	2228	68.2%
2023	69.45	528^th	2245	76.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.19	695^th	1895	63.3%
2019	46.70	968^th	1935	50.0%
2021	49.69	900^th	2043	55.9%
2022	42.44	1160^th	2077	44.2%
2023	56.09	775^th	2116	63.4%
2024	67.44	466^th	2108	77.9%

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Rank History for White students at Blanco Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.65	420^th	1673	74.9%
2019	65.30	492^nd	1684	70.8%
2021	58.45	622^nd	1700	63.4%
2022	66.15	466^th	1723	73.0%
2023	63.53	549^th	1749	68.6%
2024	52.98	760^th	1724	55.9%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	123	3	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	154
1994	130	4	0	36	2	n/a	n/a	172
1995	140	6	1	58	2	n/a	n/a	207
1996	140	6	1	58	2	n/a	n/a	207
1997	163	4	1	57	2	n/a	n/a	227
1998	150	3	1	63	3	n/a	n/a	220
1999	141	2	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	200
2000	134	2	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	198
2001	149	3	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	203
2002	159	4	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	219
2003	159	4	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	219
2004	166	6	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	232
2005	177	6	0	59	1	n/a	n/a	243
2006	177	2	0	57	1	n/a	n/a	237
2007	175	1	0	70	1	n/a	n/a	247
2008	167	2	0	66	1	n/a	n/a	236
2009	156	6	1	56	1	n/a	n/a	220
2010	144	5	2	59	0	n/a	n/a	210
2011	139	2	1	80	0	0	6	228
2012	132	1	1	76	0	0	7	217
2013	140	1	0	74	0	0	7	222
2014	140	1	0	71	1	0	3	216
2015	142	2	0	75	1	0	4	224
2016	150	5	0	78	0	0	6	239
2017	157	5	0	95	0	0	4	261
2018	157	3	1	105	0	0	3	269
2019	140	3	1	113	0	0	1	258
2020	131	5	1	103	0	0	2	242
2021	133	5	0	106	1	0	3	248
2022	138	2	0	96	1	0	2	239
2023	135	1	0	107	1	0	2	246
2024	139	1	1	97	0	0	4	242

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 Blanco Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	154	14.0	11.0	39
1994	172	14.1	12.2	31.4
1995	207	16.0	12.9	30
1996	207	16.0	12.9	30
1997	227	17.5	13.0	30
1998	220	21.4	10.3	27.3
1999	200	20.3	9.9	30
2000	198	22.0	9.0	37.4
2001	203	21.5	9.4	38.4
2002	219	20.8	10.5	46.6
2003	219	20.8	10.5	46.6
2004	232	22.1	10.5	42.7
2005	243	22.0	11.0	44.4
2006	237	21.1	11.2	39.7
2007	247	20.8	11.9	40.9
2008	236	22.1	10.7	37.7
2009	220	22.1	10.0	41.4
2010	210	22.9	9.1	44.8
2011	228	21.6	10.5	48.7
2012	217	22.5	9.6	51.6
2013	222	21.9	10.1	48.6
2014	216	21.5	10.0	46.8
2015	224	22.0	10.1	48.2
2016	239	22.0	10.8	49
2017	261	22.3	11.6	44.1
2018	269	19.1	14.0	43.1
2019	258	18.2	14.1	45.3
2020	242	18.4	13.1	46.3
2021	248	19.3	12.8	44.8
2022	239	18.6	12.8	37.7
2023	246	19.5	12.5	37.4
2024	242	19.9	12.1	40.1

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 Blanco Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	154	14.0	11.0	39
1994	172	14.1	12.2	31.4
1995	207	16.0	12.9	30
1996	207	16.0	12.9	30
1997	227	17.5	13.0	30
1998	220	21.4	10.3	27.3
1999	200	20.3	9.9	30
2000	198	22.0	9.0	37.4
2001	203	21.5	9.4	38.4
2002	219	20.8	10.5	46.6
2003	219	20.8	10.5	46.6
2004	232	22.1	10.5	42.7
2005	243	22.0	11.0	44.4
2006	237	21.1	11.2	39.7
2007	247	20.8	11.9	40.9
2008	236	22.1	10.7	37.7
2009	220	22.1	10.0	41.4
2010	210	22.9	9.1	44.8
2011	228	21.6	10.5	48.7
2012	217	22.5	9.6	51.6
2013	222	21.9	10.1	48.6
2014	216	21.5	10.0	46.8
2015	224	22.0	10.1	48.2
2016	239	22.0	10.8	49
2017	261	22.3	11.6	44.1
2018	269	19.1	14.0	43.1
2019	258	18.2	14.1	45.3
2020	242	18.4	13.1	46.3
2021	248	19.3	12.8	44.8
2022	239	18.6	12.8	37.7
2023	246	19.5	12.5	37.4
2024	242	19.9	12.1	40.1

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 Blanco Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,138 (11.1%)	$9,123 (88.9%)	$10,261
2020	$1,081 (9.6%)	$10,175 (90.4%)	$11,257
2021	$1,337 (11.3%)	$10,521 (88.7%)	$11,858

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanco Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 629^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 557^th of 2330 Middle schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Blanco Middle)	35	46	11%
6th Grade Reading (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	35	46	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Middle)	74	51	23%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	74	51	23%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Blanco Middle)	55	63	8%
7th Grade Reading (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	55	63	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Middle)	63	52	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	63	52	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Blanco Middle)	64	61	3%
8th Grade Reading (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	64	61	3%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Middle)	31	61	30%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	31	61	30%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Blanco Middle)	52	65	13%
8th Grade Science (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	52	65	13%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Blanco Middle)	32	31	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	32	31	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Blanco Middle)	60	92	32%
End of Course Algebra I (Blanco Independent School District (Isd))	44	57	13%
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	258	246	4.7%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	113	107	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	140	135	3.6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	37.4%	8%

Schools Near Blanco Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (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 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
Blanco Middle	Public	6-8	1500 Rocky Rd	Blanco	78606	Blanco County	Blanco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 833-5570	242	20	12.1	40.1%	139 (57.4%)	1 (0.4%)	97 (40.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	69.5	547^th of 2361 public middle schools	76.8%		68.9	557^th of 2330 public middle schools	76.1%	10	100.0	64.9	42.7	66.2	60.8	33.8	60.5	53.9	41.6	$11,858	$1,337	$10,521
Lyndon B Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	303 N Lbj Dr	Johnson City	78636	Blanco County	Johnson City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 868-9025	166	15	10.8	41.0%	114 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (28.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	67.8	595^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.8%		62.9	710^th of 2330 public middle schools	69.5%	115	100.0	61.5	49.0	60.3	21.2	27.0	78.0	63.5	54.0	$12,691	$940	$11,751
Dripping Springs Middle	Public	6-8	111 Tiger Ln	Dripping Springs	78620	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 858-3400	920	63	14.6		655 (71.2%)	6 (0.7%)	202 (22.0%)	20 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.0%)	79.2	338^th of 2361 public middle schools	85.7%		85	246^th of 2330 public middle schools	89.4%	92	96.2	74.3	63.5	71.4	37.8	51.0	63.4	74.1	35.7	$9,878	$604	$9,274

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