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Central Heights Middle

Summary:

Central Heights Middle is a public middle school located in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 278 and part of the highly-ranked Nacogdoches Independent School District.

Central Heights Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school has a statewide ranking of 223 out of 2,361 middle schools in Texas and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While Central Heights Middle has a majority white student population, it has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the nearby Woden J.H. and Garrison Middle schools. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby McMichael Middle school, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families. Central Heights Middle's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10317 Us Hwy 259 N
       Nacogdoches, TX  75965

(936) 552-3441

District: Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,465 Help


Students who attend Central Heights Middle usually attend:

High:    Central Heights High School

Feeder schools for Central Heights Middle:

Elementary:    Central Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Heights Middle ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.91. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (21.8%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Heights Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Heights Middle is $9,465.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Heights Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Middle 223rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Central Heights Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Heights Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Independent School District (Isd) 50th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Heights Middle

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 74.09 419th 1987 78.9%
2015 71.91 484th 2043 76.3%
2016 68.13 601st 1987 69.8%
2017 78.23 301st 2027 85.2%
2018 75.20 366th 2080 82.4%
2019 62.92 632nd 2193 71.2%
2021 89.46 155th 2252 93.1%
2022 92.77 98th 2254 95.7%
2023 86.35 211th 2330 90.9%
2024 85.91 223rd 2361 90.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.42 6th 813 99.3%
2023 80.61 106th 817 87.0%
2024 79.83 112th 812 86.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.84 893rd 1376 35.1%
2021 82.68 101st 1592 93.7%
2022 49.78 658th 1643 60.0%
2023 43.73 891st 1720 48.2%
2024 67.92 362nd 1760 79.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 892nd 1597 44.1%
2019 57.23 436th 1626 73.2%
2023 66.20 316th 1815 82.6%
2024 48.60 862nd 1881 54.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 493rd 2039 75.8%
2019 34.08 1478th 2073 28.7%
2021 82.93 162nd 2172 92.5%
2022 84.88 157th 2220 92.9%
2023 74.77 332nd 2251 85.3%
2024 77.90 249th 2224 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 322nd 2008 84.0%
2019 62.32 631st 2047 69.2%
2021 86.46 183rd 2151 91.5%
2022 88.56 151st 2221 93.2%
2023 85.21 218th 2241 90.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.97 130th 1430 90.9%
2019 57.31 746th 1446 48.4%
2021 78.15 238th 1501 84.1%
2022 79.96 118th 1488 92.1%
2023 72.00 357th 1481 75.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.00 633rd 2008 68.5%
2019 39.36 1230th 2058 40.2%
2021 66.90 397th 2118 81.3%
2022 61.36 563rd 2182 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.21 438th 2030 78.4%
2019 59.65 668th 2069 67.7%
2021 89.62 141st 2168 93.5%
2022 94.54 73rd 2228 96.7%
2023 86.30 205th 2245 90.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.73 538th 1167 53.9%
2019 22.61 1035th 1193 13.2%
2021 48.87 506th 1213 58.3%
2022 36.80 781st 1251 37.6%
2024 59.21 390th 1271 69.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 586th 1895 69.1%
2019 39.86 1160th 1935 40.1%
2021 83.89 164th 2043 92.0%
2022 84.32 176th 2077 91.5%
2023 70.07 418th 2116 80.2%
2024 70.94 396th 2108 81.2%
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Rank History for White students at Central Heights Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.31 500th 1673 70.1%
2019 56.10 663rd 1684 60.6%
2021 77.82 246th 1700 85.5%
2022 88.50 81st 1723 95.3%
2023 82.92 183rd 1749 89.5%
2024 78.24 231st 1724 86.6%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Central Heights Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 202 10 1 38 3 0 2 0 256
2013 212 10 1 38 5 0 5 0 271
2014 222 10 2 37 1 0 6 0 278
2015 225 11 3 42 1 0 6 0 288
2016 216 9 3 52 1 0 5 0 286
2017 225 13 4 49 1 0 6 0 298
2018 200 13 4 54 1 0 7 0 279
2019 226 15 6 52 0 0 5 0 304
2020 207 19 5 56 0 0 6 0 293
2021 204 11 4 54 0 0 9 0 282
2022 195 16 3 57 1 0 12 0 284
2023 185 12 2 64 1 0 14 0 278
2024 163 15 5 56 1 0 17 0 257

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 Central Heights Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 256 15.5 16.5 30.5
2013 271 16.5 16.3 37.3
2014 278 17.2 16.1 33.8
2015 288 18.0 16.0 35.1
2016 286 19.0 15.0 38.1
2017 298 18.4 16.1 36.2
2018 279 18.2 15.2 23.7
2019 304 18.0 16.8 37.2
2020 293 18.5 15.8 38.9
2021 282 19.3 14.5 34
2022 284 22.1 12.8 41.5
2023 278 22.0 12.5 40.3
2024 257 22.6 11.3 32.7

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 Central Heights Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 256 15.5 16.5 30.5
2013 271 16.5 16.3 37.3
2014 278 17.2 16.1 33.8
2015 288 18.0 16.0 35.1
2016 286 19.0 15.0 38.1
2017 298 18.4 16.1 36.2
2018 279 18.2 15.2 23.7
2019 304 18.0 16.8 37.2
2020 293 18.5 15.8 38.9
2021 282 19.3 14.5 34
2022 284 22.1 12.8 41.5
2023 278 22.0 12.5 40.3
2024 257 22.6 11.3 32.7

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 Central Heights Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (6.4%) $6,000 (93.6%) $6,408
2020 $606 (8.6%) $6,424 (91.4%) $7,030
2021 $1,332 (14.1%) $8,133 (85.9%) $9,465

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights 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 632nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 211th of 2330 Middle schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Central Heights Middle)3756
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))3756
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Middle)4045
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))4045
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Central Heights Middle)4980
 31%
   7th Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))4980
 31%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Middle)4070
 30%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))4070
 30%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Central Heights Middle)6188
 27%
   8th Grade Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6188
 27%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Middle)6890
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6890
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Central Heights Middle)4976
 27%
   8th Grade Science (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))4976
 27%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Heights Middle)4763
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))4763
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Heights Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   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 Students304278
 8.6%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian01
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic5264
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White226185
 18.1%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%40.3%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Heights Middle

Yes. Central Heights Middle ranks in the top 9.4% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Central Heights Middle are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Central Heights Middle usually go on to attend Central Heights High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Central Heights Middle.


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