Nolan Middle

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Nolan Middle ranks 895 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nolan Middle is a public middle school located in Harker Heights, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,178 students. The school is part of the Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked 596 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nolan Middle consistently outperforms the Killeen ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Nolan Middle's 6th grade reading proficiency was 64.81% compared to 43.42% for Killeen ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school's Algebra I end-of-course proficiency rate is exceptionally high, reaching 96.32% in 2023-2024, significantly above the Killeen ISD (33.3%) and Texas (44.73%) averages. Nolan Middle's African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 375 and 469 schools in Texas, respectively, for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's Gifted and Talented students also perform strongly, ranking in the top 304 schools in Texas for 2022-2023.

Nolan Middle generally outperforms the other middle schools in the Killeen ISD, particularly in academic achievement. For example, in 2023-2024, Nolan Middle's 6th grade reading proficiency was 64.81% compared to 38.25% at Palo Alto Middle, 45.28% at Charles E. Patterson Middle, and 33.84% at Eastern Hills Middle. However, Nolan Middle's performance lags behind that of Salado Middle, a school in the neighboring Salado Independent School District, which consistently ranks higher in the state and outperforms Nolan Middle in most academic areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548

(254) 336-1150

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,798

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 1,156

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.2%

White:

27.1%

African American:

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nolan Middle ranks better than 62.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.69. (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 Nolan Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.2%), White (27.1%), African American (24.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nolan Middle is 17.2. 7 middle schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Nolan Middle employs 67 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nolan Middle is $8,798. 10 middle schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nolan Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nolan Middle 895^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Nolan Middle in the ranking list.)

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Killeen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Killeen Independent School District (Isd) 596^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.78	475^th	2252	78.9%
2022	57.44	796^th	2254	64.7%
2023	53.63	965^th	2330	58.6%
2024	55.69	895^th	2361	62.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.68	218^th	743	70.7%
2022	53.04	340^th	813	58.2%
2023	47.07	424^th	817	48.1%
2024	34.94	543^rd	812	33.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	77.53	139^th	1592	91.3%
2022	67.10	317^th	1643	80.7%
2023	60.38	469^th	1720	72.7%
2024	59.64	512^th	1760	70.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.75	547^th	1712	68.0%
2022	51.90	601^st	1757	65.8%
2023	46.45	776^th	1815	57.2%
2024	43.59	1026^th	1881	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.53	585^th	2172	73.1%
2022	56.82	749^th	2220	66.3%
2023	50.32	1018^th	2251	54.8%
2024	54.59	844^th	2224	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.67	447^th	2151	79.2%
2022	54.85	873^rd	2221	60.7%
2023	49.59	1027^th	2241	54.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.16	430^th	1501	71.4%
2022	70.92	382^nd	1488	74.3%
2023	73.52	304^th	1481	79.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.79	401^st	2118	81.1%
2022	61.20	568^th	2182	74.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.87	487^th	2168	77.5%
2022	59.58	745^th	2228	66.6%
2023	57.12	834^th	2245	62.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.48	229^th	589	61.1%
2022	39.79	424^th	606	30.0%
2023	41.87	427^th	616	30.7%
2024	52.80	328^th	612	46.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.84	230^th	1213	81.0%
2022	66.81	271^st	1251	78.3%
2023	61.16	375^th	1273	70.5%
2024	54.55	460^th	1271	63.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	75.32	300^th	2043	85.3%
2022	59.32	654^th	2077	68.5%
2023	57.11	743^rd	2116	64.9%
2024	61.88	604^th	2108	71.3%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	35.01	16^th	22	27.3%
2023	33.42	17^th	21	19.0%
2024	58.77	9^th	22	59.1%

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Rank History for White students at Nolan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	60.99	566^th	1700	66.7%
2022	45.49	956^th	1723	44.5%
2023	44.28	1025^th	1749	41.4%
2024	48.30	869^th	1724	49.6%

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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 Nolan Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	292	260	36	340	7	18	99	1052
2022	324	271	44	371	7	15	100	1132
2023	332	281	37	400	9	19	100	1178
2024	313	287	43	384	6	22	101	1156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nolan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1052	62.2	16.9	44.1
2022	1132	63.5	17.8	45.8
2023	1178	66.1	17.8	48
2024	1156	67.0	17.2	49.3

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 Nolan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	1052	62.2	16.9	44.1
2022	1132	63.5	17.8	45.8
2023	1178	66.1	17.8	48
2024	1156	67.0	17.2	49.3

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 Nolan Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,168 (13.3%)	$7,631 (86.7%)	$8,798

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Nolan 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
Nolan Middle	Public	6-8	1600 Warriors Path Rd	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1150	1,156	67	17.2	49.3%	313 (27.1%)	287 (24.8%)	384 (33.2%)	43 (3.7%)	6 (0.5%)	22 (1.9%)	101 (8.7%)	55.7	895^th of 2361 public middle schools	62.1%		53.6	965^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.6%	70	96.3	64.8	55.1	56.6	34.1	33.0	28.9	40.8	35.7	$8,798	$1,168	$7,631
Eastern Hills Middle	Public	6-8	300 Indian Trl	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1100	589	40	14.8	71.1%	110 (18.7%)	191 (32.4%)	207 (35.1%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.4%)	57 (9.7%)	19.8	2034^th of 2361 public middle schools	13.9%		15.5	2098^th of 2330 public middle schools	10.0%	64	95.7	33.8	23.4	41.5	19.1	20.9	21.3	22.3	8.3	$10,855	$1,251	$9,604
Union Grove Middle	Public	6-8	101 E Iowa Dr	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-6580	669	39	17.3	44.5%	201 (30.0%)	165 (24.7%)	194 (29.0%)	29 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.2%)	71 (10.6%)	53	973^rd of 2361 public middle schools	58.8%		58.3	835^th of 2330 public middle schools	64.2%	138	95.0	58.3	51.7	60.9	36.1	29.6	24.7	41.3	34.4	$10,004	$1,288	$8,715
Liberty Hill Middle	Public	6-8	4500 Kit Carson Trl	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1370	716	42	16.8	67.2%	101 (14.1%)	287 (40.1%)	230 (32.1%)	18 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.8%)	64 (8.9%)	38.9	1429^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.5%		36.9	1503^rd of 2330 public middle schools	35.5%	74	64.7	45.3	45.7	50.2	25.9	28.3	13.0	41.8	25.7	$8,973	$961	$8,011
Gateway Middle	Public	6-8	1307 Gowen Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1690	68	16	4.1	88.2%	6 (8.8%)	30 (44.1%)	23 (33.8%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	7 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$63,847	$4,450	$59,396
Manor Middle	Public	6-8	1700 S W S Young Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1310	627	39	16.1	82.3%	70 (11.2%)	223 (35.6%)	253 (40.4%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.1%)	60 (9.6%)	12.7	2201^st of 2361 public middle schools	6.8%		13.2	2146^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.9%	55	70.4	21.8	25.5	31.8	11.9	24.5	5.9	11.1	4.2	$9,814	$1,446	$8,368
Rancier Middle	Public	6-8	3301 Hilliard Ave	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1250	687	45	15.3	84.4%	60 (8.7%)	265 (38.6%)	315 (45.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (6.0%)	13.1	2195^th of 2361 public middle schools	7.0%		13.2	2145^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.9%	50	65.0	26.2	31.2	30.4	10.5	15.0	12.2	17.4	4.4	$9,130	$1,406	$7,724
Charles E Patterson Middle	Public	6-8	8383 W Trimmier Rd	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-7100	1,022	58	17.6	60.3%	160 (15.7%)	387 (37.9%)	306 (29.9%)	43 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.8%)	107 (10.5%)	40.6	1372^nd of 2361 public middle schools	41.9%		38.1	1458^th of 2330 public middle schools	37.4%	86	79.5	45.3	40.7	50.4	33.8	22.5	11.6	41.7	33.6	$8,824	$1,020	$7,804
Palo Alto Middle	Public	6-8	2301 W Elms Rd	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1200	759	47	16.2	87.1%	69 (9.1%)	371 (48.9%)	226 (29.8%)	17 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.4%)	49 (6.5%)	15.5	2141^st of 2361 public middle schools	9.3%		12	2170^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.9%	29	58.3	38.3	27.7	30.2	15.5	13.2	13.2	16.1	10.6	$9,321	$1,280	$8,042
Salado Middle	Public	6-8	1169 Williams Rd	Salado	76571	Bell County	Salado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 947-6930	590	35	16.6	24.7%	401 (68.0%)	7 (1.2%)	158 (26.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.4%)	64.5	661^st of 2361 public middle schools	72.0%		62.5	726^th of 2330 public middle schools	68.8%	65	71.0	72.6	56.9	53.3	47.6	58.5	13.7	46.9	33.0	$8,300	$446	$7,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Nolan Middle

How many students attend Nolan Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,156 students attended Nolan Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Nolan Middle?

Students at Nolan Middle are 33% Hispanic, 27% White, 25% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Nolan Middle a good school?

Nolan Middle ranks 895^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Nolan Middle in?

Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

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