Is Frank Newman Middle a good school?

Frank Newman Middle ranks 1534 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frank Newman Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Frank Newman Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Frank Newman Middle?

Students at Frank Newman Middle are 95% Hispanic, 5% White.

What high school do graduates of Frank Newman Middle attend?

Students who attend Frank Newman Middle usually go on to attend Cotulla High School

Frank Newman Middle

Summary:

Frank Newman Middle is a public middle school located in Cotulla, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school is part of the Cotulla Independent School District, which is ranked 787 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank Newman Middle has consistently underperformed the state average in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with the exception of its exceptional performance in STAAR EOC Algebra I, where 95.35% of students achieved proficiency in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 44.73%. The school has shown varying performance across different student subgroups, performing relatively well for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, but more inconsistently for Gifted and Talented students. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained relatively low dropout rates and has seen an increase in per-student spending, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Mary Harper Middle School in the Dilley Independent School District, Frank Newman Middle generally outperforms its counterpart in academic measures, such as STAAR test scores and EOC Algebra I proficiency. However, both schools struggle with low overall academic performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools. This suggests that Frank Newman Middle faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes and may require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues, while also building on its strengths in serving specific student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

608 Carrizo St
Cotulla, TX 78014-3003

(830) 879-2224

District: Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1534^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,545

Students who attend Frank Newman Middle usually attend:

High:

Cotulla High School

Feeder schools for Frank Newman Middle:

Elementary:	Encinal Elementary
	Ramirez-Burks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.3%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank Newman Middle ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.86. (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: Hispanic (95.3%), White (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank Newman Middle is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Frank Newman Middle employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank Newman Middle is $14,545.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frank Newman Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank Newman Middle 1534^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Frank Newman Middle in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cotulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cotulla Independent School District (Isd) 787^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	11.67	1481^st	1573	5.8%
2005	16.93	1420^th	1582	10.2%
2006	14.55	1461^st	1585	7.8%
2007	22.71	1467^th	1684	12.9%
2008	19.03	1568^th	1718	8.7%
2009	10.56	1700^th	1763	3.6%
2010	31.42	1491^st	1803	17.3%
2011	27.56	1648^th	1895	13.0%
2012	12.54	1807^th	1951	7.4%
2013	23.63	1660^th	1973	15.9%
2014	30.57	1511^th	1987	24.0%
2015	29.42	1585^th	2043	22.4%
2016	35.33	1430^th	1987	28.0%
2017	22.50	1694^th	2027	16.4%
2018	30.41	1514^th	2080	27.2%
2019	40.77	1264^th	2193	42.4%
2021	37.48	1363^rd	2252	39.5%
2022	47.16	1094^th	2254	51.5%
2023	45.18	1214^th	2330	47.9%
2024	35.86	1534^th	2361	35.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.33	1299^th	1376	5.6%
2019	40.53	815^th	1445	43.6%
2021	73.68	180^th	1592	88.7%
2022	63.70	373^rd	1643	77.3%
2023	49.38	745^th	1720	56.7%
2024	50.40	735^th	1760	58.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.17	859^th	1597	46.2%
2019	39.46	917^th	1626	43.6%
2021	59.42	398^th	1712	76.8%
2022	66.48	294^th	1757	83.3%
2023	55.61	525^th	1815	71.1%
2024	51.19	775^th	1881	58.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.71	1445^th	2039	29.1%
2019	50.67	917^th	2073	55.8%
2021	48.91	1006^th	2172	53.7%
2022	55.41	813^th	2220	63.4%
2023	59.91	710^th	2251	68.5%
2024	43.50	1195^th	2224	46.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.03	1536^th	2008	23.5%
2019	39.54	1249^th	2047	39.0%
2021	35.94	1389^th	2151	35.4%
2022	47.01	1085^th	2221	51.1%
2023	45.42	1187^th	2241	47.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.72	1093^rd	1430	23.6%
2019	52.31	869^th	1446	39.9%
2021	61.55	674^th	1501	55.1%
2022	56.37	782^nd	1488	47.4%
2023	72.71	328^th	1481	77.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.13	1661^st	2008	17.3%
2019	37.80	1293^rd	2058	37.2%
2021	33.70	1483^rd	2118	30.0%
2022	39.58	1288^th	2182	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.27	1476^th	2030	27.3%
2019	41.41	1175^th	2069	43.2%
2021	39.17	1273^rd	2168	41.3%
2022	45.13	1140^th	2228	48.8%
2023	43.59	1224^th	2245	45.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.85	1386^th	1895	26.9%
2019	43.12	1056^th	1935	45.4%
2021	44.47	1069^th	2043	47.7%
2022	53.07	835^th	2077	59.8%
2023	51.86	904^th	2116	57.3%
2024	43.58	1143^rd	2108	45.8%

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Rank History for White students at Frank Newman Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.49	201^st	1673	88.0%
2019	94.33	29^th	1684	98.3%
2024	19.23	1542^nd	1724	10.6%

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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 Frank Newman Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	32	0	0	158	0	n/a	n/a	190
1990	28	0	0	159	0	n/a	n/a	187
1991	20	0	0	175	0	n/a	n/a	195
1992	21	0	0	173	0	n/a	n/a	194
1993	34	0	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	199
1994	25	0	0	211	0	n/a	n/a	236
1995	25	0	0	179	0	n/a	n/a	204
1996	25	0	0	179	0	n/a	n/a	204
1997	37	0	0	265	0	n/a	n/a	302
1998	42	0	0	266	0	n/a	n/a	308
1999	45	0	2	272	0	n/a	n/a	319
2000	46	0	2	252	0	n/a	n/a	300
2001	36	0	2	260	0	n/a	n/a	298
2002	29	0	0	262	0	n/a	n/a	291
2003	29	0	0	262	0	n/a	n/a	291
2004	24	0	0	257	0	n/a	n/a	281
2005	25	0	0	239	1	n/a	n/a	265
2006	28	0	0	225	1	n/a	n/a	254
2007	19	0	0	211	0	n/a	n/a	230
2008	18	1	0	190	0	n/a	n/a	209
2009	15	1	0	208	0	n/a	n/a	224
2010	15	1	0	228	0	n/a	n/a	244
2011	15	0	0	249	0	0	0	264
2012	16	0	1	256	0	0	1	274
2013	18	0	2	266	0	0	1	287
2014	17	1	0	296	1	0	2	317
2015	18	1	2	268	0	0	0	289
2016	18	1	1	265	0	0	0	285
2017	19	0	2	278	0	0	2	301
2018	17	0	0	298	0	0	1	316
2019	14	1	1	285	0	0	1	302
2020	11	1	1	275	0	0	1	289
2021	7	3	2	277	0	0	2	291
2022	12	1	2	267	1	0	2	285
2023	10	2	0	259	1	0	1	273
2024	12	0	0	244	0	0	0	256

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 Frank Newman Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	187	15.0	12.4	n/a
1991	195	15.1	12.9	n/a
1992	194	15.2	12.7	58.8
1993	199	16.0	12.4	77.4
1994	236	17.0	13.9	64.4
1995	204	19.0	10.7	73
1996	204	19.0	10.7	73
1997	302	22.6	13.4	70.2
1998	308	21.7	14.2	62.7
1999	319	21.3	15.0	71.8
2000	300	23.7	12.7	76.3
2001	298	23.0	13.0	78.2
2002	291	24.0	12.1	79.7
2003	291	24.0	12.1	79.7
2004	281	24.2	11.6	82.9
2005	265	24.6	10.8	74.7
2006	254	24.8	10.2	76.8
2007	230	24.0	9.6	67.4
2008	209	22.7	9.2	75.1
2009	224	18.0	12.4	83
2010	244	19.7	12.3	86.1
2011	264	22.0	12.0	84.8
2012	274	21.2	12.8	85.4
2013	287	23.4	12.2	80.8
2014	317	23.7	13.3	81.1
2015	289	25.0	11.5	81.3
2016	285	24.0	11.8	87
2017	301	24.5	12.2	86.7
2018	316	24.5	12.8	87.3
2019	302	24.6	12.2	91.7
2020	289	24.6	11.7	92.4
2021	291	23.1	12.5	86.3
2022	285	22.7	12.5	92.6
2023	273	21.9	12.4	82.4
2024	256	26.8	9.5	89.1

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	187	15.0	12.4	n/a
1991	195	15.1	12.9	n/a
1992	194	15.2	12.7	58.8
1993	199	16.0	12.4	77.4
1994	236	17.0	13.9	64.4
1995	204	19.0	10.7	73
1996	204	19.0	10.7	73
1997	302	22.6	13.4	70.2
1998	308	21.7	14.2	62.7
1999	319	21.3	15.0	71.8
2000	300	23.7	12.7	76.3
2001	298	23.0	13.0	78.2
2002	291	24.0	12.1	79.7
2003	291	24.0	12.1	79.7
2004	281	24.2	11.6	82.9
2005	265	24.6	10.8	74.7
2006	254	24.8	10.2	76.8
2007	230	24.0	9.6	67.4
2008	209	22.7	9.2	75.1
2009	224	18.0	12.4	83
2010	244	19.7	12.3	86.1
2011	264	22.0	12.0	84.8
2012	274	21.2	12.8	85.4
2013	287	23.4	12.2	80.8
2014	317	23.7	13.3	81.1
2015	289	25.0	11.5	81.3
2016	285	24.0	11.8	87
2017	301	24.5	12.2	86.7
2018	316	24.5	12.8	87.3
2019	302	24.6	12.2	91.7
2020	289	24.6	11.7	92.4
2021	291	23.1	12.5	86.3
2022	285	22.7	12.5	92.6
2023	273	21.9	12.4	82.4
2024	256	26.8	9.5	89.1

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 Frank Newman Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$565 (4.6%)	$11,653 (95.4%)	$12,218
2020	$733 (5.3%)	$13,030 (94.7%)	$13,764
2021	$673 (4.6%)	$13,872 (95.4%)	$14,545

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank Newman Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1264^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1214^th of 2330 Middle schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Frank Newman Middle)	26	39	13%
6th Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	26	39	13%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frank Newman Middle)	31	33	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	31	33	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Frank Newman Middle)	40	52	12%
7th Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	40	52	12%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frank Newman Middle)	58	33	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	58	33	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Frank Newman Middle)	47	54	7%
8th Grade Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	47	54	7%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frank Newman Middle)	22	40	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	22	40	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Frank Newman Middle)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Frank Newman Middle)	27	22	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	27	22	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Frank Newman Middle)	98	100	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	53	44	9%
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	302	273	9.6%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	285	259	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	10	28.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	82.4%	9.3%

Schools Near Frank Newman 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
Frank Newman Middle	Public	6-8	608 Carrizo St	Cotulla	78014	La Salle County	Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 879-2224	256	27	9.5	89.1%	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	244 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.9	1534^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.0%		45.2	1214^th of 2330 public middle schools	47.9%	320	95.4	46.0	50.0	42.7	29.9	31.3	21.6	34.7	12.6	$14,545	$673	$13,872
Mary Harper Middle	Public	6-8	240 W Fm 117	Dilley	78017	Frio County	Dilley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 965-2195	167	19	8.8	73.7%	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.9	2056^th of 2361 public middle schools	12.9%		13.4	2143^rd of 2330 public middle schools	8.0%	87		30.8	21.8	32.0	12.3	16.4	43.5	22.0	6.0	$13,985	$1,186	$12,799

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