Bettye Myers Middle

Summary:

Bettye Myers Middle is a public middle school in Lake Dallas, Texas, serving 821 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages, particularly among its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Bettye Myers Middle has a more diverse student body, with higher percentages of African American (28.01%) and Hispanic (39.34%) students than nearby schools. However, the school's proficiency rates in reading (42.65-45.82%) and math (5.37-21.74%) are significantly lower than the Denton Independent School District (51.82-53.6%) and the state of Texas (52.08-54.45%). The school's subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools.

While Bettye Myers Middle has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and spends a comparable amount per student compared to the district and state, the school's performance has steadily declined over the years, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby schools like Harpool Middle and Crownover Middle significantly outperform Bettye Myers Middle on academic measures, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, support systems, and resource allocation to address the root causes of its underperformance and provide equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 131 Garza Rd
       Shady Shores, TX  76208


(940) 369-1500

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1811th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,803 Help


Students who attend Bettye Myers Middle usually attend:

High:    Ryan High School

Feeder schools for Bettye Myers Middle:

Elementary:    Pecan Creek Elementary
    Rivera Elementary
    Stephens Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  834

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.1%
African American:
29.0%
White:
26.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bettye Myers Middle ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked middle schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.13. (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 Student population at Bettye Myers Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.1%), African American (29%), White (26%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bettye Myers Middle is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 8 middle schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bettye Myers Middle is $10,803, which is the 4th highest among 8 middle schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bettye Myers Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bettye Myers Middle 1811th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bettye Myers Middle in the ranking list.)

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Denton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Independent School District (Isd) 565th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bettye Myers Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 51.57 1043rd 2043 48.9%
2016 51.73 1018th 1987 48.8%
2017 47.40 957th 2027 52.8%
2018 58.34 694th 2080 66.6%
2019 48.18 1047th 2193 52.3%
2021 42.64 1229th 2252 45.4%
2022 32.43 1550th 2254 31.2%
2023 31.48 1679th 2330 27.9%
2024 27.13 1811th 2361 23.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 482nd 720 33.1%
2019 27.57 595th 753 21.0%
2021 37.87 465th 743 37.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.64 460th 1376 66.6%
2019 43.39 730th 1445 49.5%
2021 41.70 866th 1592 45.6%
2022 37.25 1032nd 1643 37.2%
2023 39.53 1017th 1720 40.9%
2024 27.10 1409th 1760 19.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 363rd 1597 77.3%
2019 51.92 541st 1626 66.7%
2021 43.95 789th 1712 53.9%
2022 34.36 1195th 1757 32.0%
2023 39.20 1035th 1815 43.0%
2024 29.06 1482nd 1881 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.52 979th 2039 52.0%
2019 39.16 1312th 2073 36.7%
2021 39.64 1311th 2172 39.6%
2022 26.00 1846th 2220 16.8%
2023 22.26 1937th 2251 13.9%
2024 18.42 2031st 2224 8.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.61 703rd 2008 65.0%
2019 51.67 905th 2047 55.8%
2021 42.38 1199th 2151 44.3%
2022 34.75 1488th 2221 33.0%
2023 33.85 1566th 2241 30.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.99 878th 1430 38.6%
2019 52.27 870th 1446 39.8%
2021 57.92 754th 1501 49.8%
2022 30.15 1225th 1488 17.7%
2023 37.25 1129th 1481 23.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 474th 2008 76.4%
2019 41.83 1144th 2058 44.4%
2021 49.32 886th 2118 58.2%
2022 36.96 1411th 2182 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.04 710th 2030 65.0%
2019 42.94 1119th 2069 45.9%
2021 43.44 1160th 2168 46.5%
2022 29.53 1654th 2228 25.8%
2023 29.22 1665th 2245 25.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.19 81st 587 86.2%
2019 53.73 310th 594 47.8%
2021 38.30 404th 589 31.4%
2022 38.00 439th 606 27.6%
2023 48.69 363rd 616 41.1%
2024 39.85 431st 612 29.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.77 444th 1167 62.0%
2019 51.99 465th 1193 61.0%
2021 40.33 683rd 1213 43.7%
2022 26.04 1032nd 1251 17.5%
2023 26.16 999th 1273 21.5%
2024 26.26 1032nd 1271 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.54 1071st 1895 43.5%
2019 32.74 1389th 1935 28.2%
2021 37.74 1270th 2043 37.8%
2022 32.13 1510th 2077 27.3%
2023 28.67 1628th 2116 23.1%
2024 19.38 1891st 2108 10.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bettye Myers Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.58 454th 1673 72.9%
2019 59.15 611th 1684 63.7%
2021 45.10 931st 1700 45.2%
2022 40.87 1072nd 1723 37.8%
2023 46.49 963rd 1749 44.9%
2024 36.31 1184th 1724 31.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Bettye Myers Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 261 146 24 287 6 1 6 0 731
2015 293 166 21 330 7 3 8 0 828
2016 320 185 24 358 6 1 10 0 904
2017 321 183 28 336 9 2 11 0 890
2018 270 175 30 281 5 1 11 0 773
2019 285 208 29 316 6 1 13 0 858
2020 291 200 33 347 6 4 19 0 900
2021 269 201 33 350 5 3 19 0 880
2022 218 221 29 332 2 5 26 0 833
2023 216 230 18 323 0 2 32 0 821
2024 217 242 28 318 0 1 28 0 834

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 Bettye Myers Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 731 55.7 13.1 62.7
2015 828 55.0 15.0 63.5
2016 904 61.0 14.8 61.4
2017 890 63.9 13.9 61.6
2018 773 69.4 11.1 59.8
2019 858 72.8 11.7 60.5
2020 900 71.8 12.5 60.6
2021 880 69.7 12.6 63.5
2022 833 66.5 12.5 63.3
2023 821 64.0 12.8 62.5
2024 834 66.0 12.6 62.9

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 Bettye Myers Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 731 55.7 13.1 62.7
2015 828 55.0 15.0 63.5
2016 904 61.0 14.8 61.4
2017 890 63.9 13.9 61.6
2018 773 69.4 11.1 59.8
2019 858 72.8 11.7 60.5
2020 900 71.8 12.5 60.6
2021 880 69.7 12.6 63.5
2022 833 66.5 12.5 63.3
2023 821 64.0 12.8 62.5
2024 834 66.0 12.6 62.9

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 Bettye Myers Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $250 (2.5%) $9,587 (97.4%) $9,838
2020 $129 (1.3%) $9,722 (98.7%) $9,851
2021 $772 (7.1%) $10,031 (92.9%) $10,803

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bettye Myers 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 1047th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1679th of 2330 Middle schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bettye Myers Middle)3348
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4153
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Myers Middle)3622
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4532
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bettye Myers Middle)4650
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Myers Middle)4028
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4738
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bettye Myers Middle)5048
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5858
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Myers Middle)4921
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5431
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bettye Myers Middle)4926
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bettye Myers Middle)3014
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Denton Independent School District (Isd))3626
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bettye Myers Middle)8794
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6543
 22%
   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 Students858821
 4.3%
African American208230
 10.6%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian2918
 37.9%
Hispanic316323
 2.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White285216
 24.2%
Two or More Races1332
 146.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%62.5%
 2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 834 students attended Bettye Myers Middle.

Students at Bettye Myers Middle are 38% Hispanic, 29% African American, 26% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Bettye Myers Middle ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Bettye Myers Middle usually go on to attend Ryan High School


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