Is Garrison Middle a good school?

Garrison Middle ranks 656 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Garrison Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Garrison Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Garrison Middle?

Students at Garrison Middle are 63% White, 17% African American, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Garrison Middle attend?

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

Garrison Middle

Summary:

Garrison Middle is a public middle school in Garrison, Texas, serving 175 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District, Garrison Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with impressive STAAR test scores that exceed the Texas averages.

One of Garrison Middle's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 68% White, 13.71% African American, and 13.14% Hispanic. This diversity is notable compared to some nearby schools, such as McMichael Middle and Center Middle, which have higher concentrations of minority students. Additionally, Garrison Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate, an impressive achievement compared to the state average.

While Garrison Middle generally performs well, its statewide ranking and star rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting some challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, Garrison Middle's low student-to-teacher ratio and strong Gifted and Talented program indicate that the school is well-equipped to support its diverse student population and continue its tradition of academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946-2503

(936) 347-7020

District: Garrison Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,817

Students who attend Garrison Middle usually attend:

High:

Garrison High School

Feeder schools for Garrison Middle:

Elementary:

Garrison Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.4%

African American:

16.9%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrison Middle ranks better than 72.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.66. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Garrison Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), African American (16.9%), Hispanic (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrison Middle is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Garrison Middle employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrison Middle is $8,817.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garrison Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison Middle 656^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Garrison Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Garrison Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison Independent School District (Isd) 305^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garrison Middle

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Rank History for all students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	57.18	734^th	1573	53.3%
2005	57.93	694^th	1582	56.1%
2006	65.19	533^rd	1585	66.4%
2007	63.22	604^th	1684	64.1%
2008	75.97	248^th	1718	85.6%
2009	65.54	563^rd	1763	68.1%
2010	73.96	276^th	1803	84.7%
2011	71.63	364^th	1895	80.8%
2012	72.62	431^st	1951	77.9%
2013	76.65	326^th	1973	83.5%
2014	76.30	360^th	1987	81.9%
2015	79.22	285^th	2043	86.0%
2016	77.75	330^th	1987	83.4%
2017	84.76	223^rd	2027	89.0%
2018	73.40	402^nd	2080	80.7%
2019	63.27	617^th	2193	71.9%
2021	62.16	684^th	2252	69.6%
2022	52.21	959^th	2254	57.5%
2023	62.57	723^rd	2330	69.0%
2024	64.66	656^th	2361	72.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.92	568^th	1712	66.8%
2022	45.81	784^th	1757	55.4%
2023	54.74	548^th	1815	69.8%
2024	43.58	1027^th	1881	45.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.50	281^st	2039	86.2%
2019	61.19	604^th	2073	70.9%
2021	53.15	862^nd	2172	60.3%
2022	55.09	825^th	2220	62.8%
2023	44.84	1202^nd	2251	46.6%
2024	57.40	757^th	2224	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.62	831^st	2008	58.6%
2019	48.27	1010^th	2047	50.7%
2021	53.05	896^th	2151	58.3%
2022	45.72	1122^nd	2221	49.5%
2023	65.72	586^th	2241	73.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.16	296^th	1430	79.3%
2019	73.26	304^th	1446	79.0%
2021	86.74	9^th	1501	99.4%
2022	78.97	152^nd	1488	89.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.75	464^th	2008	76.9%
2019	57.53	620^th	2058	69.9%
2021	64.74	440^th	2118	79.2%
2022	38.96	1317^th	2182	39.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.49	236^th	2030	88.4%
2019	70.86	438^th	2069	78.8%
2021	67.73	519^th	2168	76.1%
2022	55.60	844^th	2228	62.1%
2023	57.64	825^th	2245	63.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.92	393^rd	1167	66.3%
2019	41.54	641^st	1193	46.3%
2021	53.61	429^th	1213	64.6%
2022	32.28	891^st	1251	28.8%
2023	30.71	912^th	1273	28.4%
2024	38.39	773^rd	1271	39.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.82	358^th	1895	81.1%
2019	59.44	611^th	1935	68.4%
2021	31.36	1470^th	2043	28.0%
2022	48.45	973^rd	2077	53.2%
2023	71.31	388^th	2116	81.7%
2024	65.54	509^th	2108	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Garrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.98	547^th	1673	67.3%
2019	55.12	686^th	1684	59.3%
2021	52.02	753^rd	1700	55.7%
2022	46.53	934^th	1723	45.8%
2023	55.72	722^nd	1749	58.7%
2024	55.54	696^th	1724	59.6%

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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 Garrison Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	122	43	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	169
1999	115	52	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	170
2000	109	55	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	169
2001	95	53	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	153
2002	106	38	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	148
2003	106	38	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	148
2004	111	42	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	161
2005	114	41	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	162
2006	114	37	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	162
2007	103	33	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	149
2008	113	25	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	152
2009	105	28	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	146
2010	109	31	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	156
2011	113	34	0	18	3	0	3	171
2012	120	35	0	15	2	0	1	173
2013	129	33	0	14	1	0	3	180
2014	126	35	1	16	1	0	6	185
2015	125	28	1	13	1	0	6	174
2016	114	22	1	14	0	0	8	159
2017	102	24	2	14	0	0	7	149
2018	109	25	3	24	0	0	7	168
2019	105	27	3	21	0	0	6	162
2020	105	28	3	25	0	0	3	164
2021	103	25	4	19	0	0	4	155
2022	100	30	4	26	2	0	6	168
2023	119	24	2	23	1	0	6	175
2024	109	29	1	29	1	0	3	172

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 Garrison Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	169	11.4	14.8	37.9
1999	170	11.7	14.5	34.1
2000	169	12.7	13.3	43.8
2001	153	13.9	11.0	42.5
2002	148	14.0	10.6	48
2003	148	14.0	10.6	48
2004	161	13.4	12.0	43.5
2005	162	13.0	12.5	48.8
2006	162	14.4	11.3	46.3
2007	149	15.3	9.7	45
2008	152	15.1	10.1	55.9
2009	146	14.7	9.9	53.4
2010	156	12.2	12.6	47.4
2011	171	11.9	14.2	44.4
2012	173	11.0	15.6	46.8
2013	180	14.4	12.4	43.9
2014	185	15.7	11.7	47
2015	174	13.0	13.3	42
2016	159	13.0	12.2	34.6
2017	149	13.6	10.9	39.6
2018	168	11.7	14.2	45.8
2019	162	10.8	14.9	51.9
2020	164	11.6	14.1	56.1
2021	155	11.8	13.0	50.3
2022	168	10.6	15.7	72
2023	175	10.8	16.0	52
2024	172	13.8	12.4	54.1

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 Garrison Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	169	11.4	14.8	37.9
1999	170	11.7	14.5	34.1
2000	169	12.7	13.3	43.8
2001	153	13.9	11.0	42.5
2002	148	14.0	10.6	48
2003	148	14.0	10.6	48
2004	161	13.4	12.0	43.5
2005	162	13.0	12.5	48.8
2006	162	14.4	11.3	46.3
2007	149	15.3	9.7	45
2008	152	15.1	10.1	55.9
2009	146	14.7	9.9	53.4
2010	156	12.2	12.6	47.4
2011	171	11.9	14.2	44.4
2012	173	11.0	15.6	46.8
2013	180	14.4	12.4	43.9
2014	185	15.7	11.7	47
2015	174	13.0	13.3	42
2016	159	13.0	12.2	34.6
2017	149	13.6	10.9	39.6
2018	168	11.7	14.2	45.8
2019	162	10.8	14.9	51.9
2020	164	11.6	14.1	56.1
2021	155	11.8	13.0	50.3
2022	168	10.6	15.7	72
2023	175	10.8	16.0	52
2024	172	13.8	12.4	54.1

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 Garrison Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,939 (19.3%)	$8,127 (80.7%)	$10,066
2020	$1,414 (14.6%)	$8,266 (85.4%)	$9,680
2021	$678 (7.7%)	$8,139 (92.3%)	$8,817

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 617^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 723^rd of 2330 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Garrison Middle)	38	59	21%
6th Grade Reading (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	38	59	21%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Middle)	40	38	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	40	38	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Garrison Middle)	52	52
7th Grade Reading (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	52	52
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Middle)	46	50	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	46	50	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Garrison Middle)	56	63	7%
8th Grade Reading (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	56	63	7%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Middle)	74	60	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	74	60	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Garrison Middle)	54	35	19%
8th Grade Science (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	54	35	19%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Garrison Middle)	32	41	9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	32	41	9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Garrison Middle)	89	100	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	52	41	11%
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	162	175	8%
African American	27	24	11.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	21	23	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	119	13.3%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	52%	0.1%

Schools Near Garrison 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
Garrison Middle	Public	6-8	459 N Us Hwy 59	Garrison	75946	Nacogdoches County	Garrison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 347-7020	172	14	12.4	54.1%	109 (63.4%)	29 (16.9%)	29 (16.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	64.7	656^th of 2361 public middle schools	72.2%		62.6	723^rd of 2330 public middle schools	69.0%	67	100.0	76.4	54.1	49.1	40.0	43.2	47.2	52.8	34.0	$8,817	$678	$8,139
Central Heights Middle	Public	6-8	10317 Us Hwy 259 N	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 552-3441	257	23	11.3	32.7%	163 (63.4%)	15 (5.8%)	56 (21.8%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	85.9	223^rd of 2361 public middle schools	90.6%		86.4	211^th of 2330 public middle schools	90.9%	12	88.9	80.8	67.7	79.1	52.1	45.5	65.2	65.1	61.6	$9,465	$1,332	$8,133
Center Middle	Public	6-8	302 Kennedy St	Center	75935	Shelby County	Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 598-5619	492	45	10.8	77.4%	143 (29.1%)	98 (19.9%)	220 (44.7%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.9%)	31.8	1675^th of 2361 public middle schools	29.1%		40.5	1381^st of 2330 public middle schools	40.7%	294	100.0	43.5	43.2	31.5	28.1	17.3	49.7	26.4	13.2	$10,873	$1,713	$9,160
McMichael Middle	Public	6-8	4330 S E Stallings Dr	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 552-0519	1,338	87	15.4	83.7%	218 (16.3%)	410 (30.6%)	652 (48.7%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.6%)	22.4	1960^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.0%		22.6	1899^th of 2330 public middle schools	18.5%	61	71.9	38.8	33.8	37.4	25.7	16.4	11.4	27.1	12.9	$10,252	$1,947	$8,305

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