Is Crane Middle a good school?

Crane Middle ranks 1684 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Crane Middle?

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

What is the racial makeup of Crane Middle?

Students at Crane Middle are 86% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Crane Middle attend?

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

Crane Middle

Summary:

Crane Middle is a public middle school in Crane, Texas, serving 258 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Crane Independent School District, which is ranked 713 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crane Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 36.59% (6th grade) to 51.72% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 54.45% (6th grade) and 52.08% (7th grade). Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Crane Middle ranged from 20.48% (6th grade) to 27.91% (7th grade), significantly lower than the state averages of 37.1% (6th grade) and 31.89% (7th grade). The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students, English Language Learners, students with special needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing particularly poorly.

Interestingly, the nearby McCamey Middle school, which is part of the McCamey Independent School District, also performs poorly, with a statewide ranking between 1818 and 1967 out of 2254-2361 Texas middle schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Crane Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate, its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, and the high spending per student does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and support for underperforming student populations.

Detail:

Public 6-8

302 W 10th St
Crane, TX 79731

(432) 558-1040

District: Crane Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1684^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,887

Students who attend Crane Middle usually attend:

High:

Crane High School

Feeder schools for Crane Middle:

Elementary:

Crane Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.6%

White:

10.5%

African American:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crane Middle ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.48. (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 (85.6%), White (10.5%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crane Middle is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Crane Middle employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crane Middle is $14,887.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crane Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Crane Middle 1684^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Crane 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:

Crane Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Crane Independent School District (Isd) 713^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	34.49	1190^th	1573	24.3%
2005	56.09	735^th	1582	53.5%
2006	55.15	793^rd	1585	50.0%
2007	40.96	1165^th	1684	30.8%
2008	51.97	939^th	1718	45.3%
2009	43.42	1200^th	1763	31.9%
2010	45.16	1208^th	1803	33.0%
2011	54.83	981^st	1895	48.2%
2012	31.90	1460^th	1951	25.2%
2013	38.26	1366^th	1973	30.8%
2014	25.02	1619^th	1987	18.5%
2015	27.79	1630^th	2043	20.2%
2016	24.39	1658^th	1987	16.6%
2017	35.64	1312^th	2027	35.3%
2018	30.31	1516^th	2080	27.1%
2019	33.03	1506^th	2193	31.3%
2021	43.10	1215^th	2252	46.0%
2022	36.56	1432^nd	2254	36.5%
2023	29.26	1738^th	2330	25.4%
2024	31.48	1684^th	2361	28.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.77	1064^th	1376	22.7%
2019	31.46	1075^th	1445	25.6%
2021	35.54	1050^th	1592	34.0%
2022	22.80	1468^th	1643	10.7%
2023	31.70	1245^th	1720	27.6%
2024	34.32	1196^th	1760	32.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.89	718^th	1597	55.0%
2019	47.11	680^th	1626	58.2%
2021	23.17	1560^th	1712	8.9%
2022	24.08	1579^th	1757	10.1%
2023	23.09	1636^th	1815	9.9%
2024	30.42	1445^th	1881	23.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.06	1469^th	2039	28.0%
2019	34.23	1475^th	2073	28.8%
2021	47.46	1064^th	2172	51.0%
2022	35.29	1519^th	2220	31.6%
2023	32.77	1614^th	2251	28.3%
2024	35.63	1489^th	2224	33.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.89	1514^th	2008	24.6%
2019	34.13	1432^nd	2047	30.0%
2021	47.29	1076^th	2151	50.0%
2022	37.99	1380^th	2221	37.9%
2023	32.45	1618^th	2241	27.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.15	1069^th	1430	25.2%
2019	39.72	1064^th	1446	26.4%
2021	49.50	911^th	1501	39.3%
2022	59.68	689^th	1488	53.7%
2023	32.65	1191^st	1481	19.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.31	1816^th	2008	9.6%
2019	29.05	1647^th	2058	20.0%
2021	45.96	1002^nd	2118	52.7%
2022	30.20	1679^th	2182	23.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.48	1466^th	2030	27.8%
2019	31.90	1470^th	2069	29.0%
2021	39.31	1267^th	2168	41.6%
2022	35.13	1468^th	2228	34.1%
2023	26.42	1750^th	2245	22.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.50	1399^th	1895	26.2%
2019	32.29	1407^th	1935	27.3%
2021	45.39	1049^th	2043	48.7%
2022	34.90	1398^th	2077	32.7%
2023	29.43	1605^th	2116	24.1%
2024	35.58	1412^th	2108	33.0%

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Rank History for White students at Crane Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.32	1350^th	1673	19.3%
2019	48.13	836^th	1684	50.4%
2021	43.04	986^th	1700	42.0%
2022	56.67	673^rd	1723	60.9%
2023	40.48	1116^th	1749	36.2%
2024	32.01	1298^th	1724	24.7%

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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 Crane Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	162	13	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	309
1990	150	16	0	112	0	n/a	n/a	278
1991	150	11	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	277
1992	142	11	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	272
1993	140	11	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	270
1994	141	13	0	140	0	n/a	n/a	294
1995	147	14	0	145	1	n/a	n/a	307
1996	147	14	0	145	1	n/a	n/a	307
1997	144	16	0	142	0	n/a	n/a	302
1998	130	15	0	138	0	n/a	n/a	283
1999	113	11	0	131	2	n/a	n/a	257
2000	105	10	0	120	2	n/a	n/a	237
2001	88	3	0	107	1	n/a	n/a	199
2002	92	2	0	122	1	n/a	n/a	217
2003	92	2	0	122	1	n/a	n/a	217
2004	91	3	0	129	2	n/a	n/a	225
2005	93	7	1	119	2	n/a	n/a	222
2006	81	3	1	124	1	n/a	n/a	210
2007	74	7	1	136	0	n/a	n/a	218
2008	70	7	0	138	0	n/a	n/a	215
2009	60	6	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	202
2010	63	7	0	138	1	n/a	n/a	209
2011	65	4	0	154	0	0	0	223
2012	70	5	1	168	2	0	0	246
2013	65	5	1	179	1	0	0	251
2014	72	5	1	185	1	0	0	264
2015	53	5	0	179	0	0	1	238
2016	58	9	0	168	1	0	0	236
2017	51	3	0	177	2	0	0	233
2018	54	3	1	201	2	0	0	261
2019	48	3	1	200	1	0	0	253
2020	45	4	1	209	0	0	1	260
2021	49	4	1	190	0	0	0	244
2022	42	4	1	202	0	0	2	251
2023	40	2	2	211	0	0	3	258
2024	27	5	1	220	0	0	4	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 Crane Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	309	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	278	23.0	12.0	n/a
1991	277	34.1	8.1	n/a
1992	272	25.7	10.5	31.3
1993	270	23.0	11.7	34.4
1994	294	24.0	12.3	29.9
1995	307	23.7	13.0	31.3
1996	307	23.7	13.0	31.3
1997	302	27.1	11.1	34.1
1998	283	28.1	10.1	30.7
1999	257	25.3	10.2	35.4
2000	237	22.6	10.5	30.4
2001	199	23.8	8.4	26.6
2002	217	24.7	8.8	42.4
2003	217	24.7	8.8	42.4
2004	225	24.6	9.1	30.2
2005	222	24.0	9.3	40.5
2006	210	23.2	9.1	34.3
2007	218	23.0	9.5	41.7
2008	215	22.7	9.5	27.9
2009	202	23.1	8.7	22.8
2010	209	21.0	9.9	27.3
2011	223	21.1	10.5	21.5
2012	246	19.8	12.3	26.8
2013	251	20.7	12.1	38.2
2014	264	22.3	11.8	36
2015	238	21.0	11.3	43.3
2016	236	24.0	9.8	43.6
2017	233	22.2	10.4	51.5
2018	261	18.4	14.1	59.8
2019	253	19.2	13.1	62.8
2020	260	20.5	12.6	36.9
2021	244	21.2	11.4	53.7
2022	251	20.0	12.5	35.9
2023	258	16.5	15.5	59.7
2024	257	17.8	14.3	74.3

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 Crane Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	309	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	278	23.0	12.0	n/a
1991	277	34.1	8.1	n/a
1992	272	25.7	10.5	31.3
1993	270	23.0	11.7	34.4
1994	294	24.0	12.3	29.9
1995	307	23.7	13.0	31.3
1996	307	23.7	13.0	31.3
1997	302	27.1	11.1	34.1
1998	283	28.1	10.1	30.7
1999	257	25.3	10.2	35.4
2000	237	22.6	10.5	30.4
2001	199	23.8	8.4	26.6
2002	217	24.7	8.8	42.4
2003	217	24.7	8.8	42.4
2004	225	24.6	9.1	30.2
2005	222	24.0	9.3	40.5
2006	210	23.2	9.1	34.3
2007	218	23.0	9.5	41.7
2008	215	22.7	9.5	27.9
2009	202	23.1	8.7	22.8
2010	209	21.0	9.9	27.3
2011	223	21.1	10.5	21.5
2012	246	19.8	12.3	26.8
2013	251	20.7	12.1	38.2
2014	264	22.3	11.8	36
2015	238	21.0	11.3	43.3
2016	236	24.0	9.8	43.6
2017	233	22.2	10.4	51.5
2018	261	18.4	14.1	59.8
2019	253	19.2	13.1	62.8
2020	260	20.5	12.6	36.9
2021	244	21.2	11.4	53.7
2022	251	20.0	12.5	35.9
2023	258	16.5	15.5	59.7
2024	257	17.8	14.3	74.3

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 Crane Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$934 (6.8%)	$12,852 (93.2%)	$13,786
2020	$1,017 (7.8%)	$11,970 (92.2%)	$12,988
2021	$1,181 (7.9%)	$13,705 (92.1%)	$14,887

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crane Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1506^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1738^th of 2330 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Crane Middle)	20	42	22%
6th Grade Reading (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	20	42	22%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Crane Middle)	21	21
6th Grade Mathematics (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	21	21
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Crane Middle)	43	42	1%
7th Grade Reading (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	43	42	1%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crane Middle)	25	19	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	25	19	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Crane Middle)	40	51	11%
8th Grade Reading (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	40	51	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crane Middle)	43	27	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	43	27	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Crane Middle)	37	39	2%
8th Grade Science (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	37	39	2%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Crane Middle)	23	5	18%
8th Grade Social Studies (Crane Independent School District (Isd))	23	5	18%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	258	2%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	200	211	5.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	40	16.7%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.8%	59.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Crane 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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Crane Middle	Public	6-8	302 W 10th St	Crane	79731	Crane County	Crane Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 558-1040	257	18	14.3	74.3%	27 (10.5%)	5 (1.9%)	220 (85.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	31.5	1684^th of 2361 public middle schools	28.7%		29.3	1738^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.4%	54	100.0		36.6	51.7	40.7		20.5	27.9	23.1		36.6	9.8	$14,887	$1,181	$13,705
McCamey Middle	Public	5-8	200 E 11th St	McCamey	79752	Upton County	McCamey Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 652-4211	153	10	14.8	56.2%	29 (19.0%)	6 (3.9%)	111 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	26.2	1847^th of 2361 public middle schools	21.8%		20.7	1967^th of 2330 public middle schools	15.6%	120		27.0	46.0	34.4	34.6	18.9	32.4	7.1	30.8	8.1	11.5	21.2	$14,339	$2,022	$12,317

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