Santa Rita Middle

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Santa Rita Middle ranks 423 rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Santa Rita Middle is a public middle school located in Liberty Hill, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 870 students, and is part of the Liberty Hill Independent School District, which is ranked 106 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santa Rita Middle consistently outperforms the Liberty Hill ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with 70.51% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading compared to 64.16% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Liberty Hill Middle, with higher percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students. Santa Rita Middle performs well across various student subgroups, including high rankings in the state for Asian students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students.

Santa Rita Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2021-2022 school year, lower than the 0.1% rate at Liberty Hill Middle. While the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students and African American students could be an area for further improvement, Santa Rita Middle is a high-performing middle school that is providing an excellent education to its diverse student population, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 6-8

90 E Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642

(512) 379-3380

District: Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
423^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,023

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Hispanic:

22.3%

Asian:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Rita Middle ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.18. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santa Rita Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rita Middle 423^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Santa Rita Middle in the ranking list.)

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Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd) 106^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Santa Rita Middle

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Rank History for all students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.46	373^rd	2330	84.0%
2024	75.18	423^rd	2361	82.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	71.27	164^th	813	79.8%
2023	71.32	169^th	817	79.3%
2024	57.46	306^th	812	62.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	49.02	682^nd	1643	58.5%
2023	69.35	322^nd	1720	81.3%
2024	73.50	275^th	1760	84.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	68.77	253^rd	1757	85.6%
2023	70.29	256^th	1815	85.9%
2024	56.95	616^th	1881	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.12	1106^th	2251	50.9%
2024	46.57	1086^th	2224	51.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.32	454^th	2221	79.6%
2023	77.05	366^th	2241	83.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.99	435^th	1488	70.8%
2023	76.04	212^th	1481	85.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.43	839^th	2182	61.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.63	440^th	2228	80.3%
2023	76.89	371^st	2245	83.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	55.75	290^th	606	52.1%
2023	73.69	133^rd	616	78.4%
2024	67.09	185^th	612	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	34.92	824^th	1251	34.1%
2023	49.88	549^th	1273	56.9%
2024	52.44	486^th	1271	61.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	63.34	542^nd	2077	73.9%
2023	66.02	516^th	2116	75.6%
2024	61.17	627^th	2108	70.3%

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Rank History for White students at Santa Rita Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	58.59	621^st	1723	64.0%
2023	60.34	635^th	1749	63.7%
2024	53.31	751^st	1724	56.4%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	445	15	30	150	3	0	43	686
2023	503	18	87	191	2	0	69	870
2024	531	39	147	228	2	1	75	1023

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

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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 Santa Rita Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	686	46.3	14.7	12.7
2023	870	52.4	16.5	14.4
2024	1023	59.7	17.1	14

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 Santa Rita Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	686	46.3	14.7	12.7
2023	870	52.4	16.5	14.4
2024	1023	59.7	17.1	14

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.

Schools Near Santa Rita 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 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th 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
Santa Rita Middle	Public	6-8	90 E Santa Rita Blvd	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3380	1,023	60	17.1	14.0%	531 (51.9%)	39 (3.8%)	228 (22.3%)	147 (14.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (7.3%)	75.2	423^rd of 2361 public middle schools	82.1%		77.5	373^rd of 2330 public middle schools	84.0%	50	84.1				70.5	68.2	71.1				51.5	23.6	52.6		58.6	37.9
Liberty Hill Middle	Public	6-8	13125 W State Hwy 29	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3300	976	67	14.6	24.1%	609 (62.4%)	21 (2.2%)	279 (28.6%)	22 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.3%)	64.5	660^th of 2361 public middle schools	72.0%		66.7	614^th of 2330 public middle schools	73.6%	46	97.9				56.7	61.0	62.9				43.0	23.2	44.7		55.0	39.3	$7,879	$535	$7,344
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle	Public	6-8	1061 Collaborative Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3900	1,436	100	14.3	28.0%	535 (37.3%)	106 (7.4%)	519 (36.1%)	175 (12.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	94 (6.5%)	66.9	614^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.0%		63.2	703^rd of 2330 public middle schools	69.8%	89	72.5				63.3	61.1	64.7				44.1	16.7	46.4		57.6	36.3	$8,388	$158	$8,230
Leander Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	2-8	204 W S St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(512) 570-2219	72	10	7.2	33.3%	26 (36.1%)	7 (9.7%)	24 (33.3%)	9 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	39	1425^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.6%		67.5	589^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.7%	836	60.0	12.5	44.4	54.6	50.0	50.0	52.9	12.5	33.3	30.0	43.8	10.0	0.0	9.1	35.3	17.7
Leander Middle	Public	6-8	410 S W St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3200	768	67	11.5	34.6%	344 (44.8%)	39 (5.1%)	273 (35.5%)	55 (7.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	62.7	715^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.7%		67	604^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.1%	111	89.1				57.0	58.2	63.3				48.7	15.8	52.1		52.0	26.3	$10,324	$465	$9,858
Knox Wiley Middle	Public	6-8	1526 Raider Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3600	789	58	13.4	18.9%	384 (48.7%)	32 (4.1%)	182 (23.1%)	131 (16.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.0%)	61.5	745^th of 2361 public middle schools	68.4%		55.6	916^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.7%	171	70.4				72.7	52.3	65.0				49.0	19.0	41.7		45.5	30.1	$9,853	$459	$9,394
Florence W Stiles Middle	Public	6-8	3250 Barley Ln	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-0000	1,610	101	15.9	5.5%	629 (39.1%)	34 (2.1%)	241 (15.0%)	614 (38.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.4%)	96.9	44^th of 2361 public middle schools	98.1%		96.1	52^nd of 2330 public middle schools	97.8%	8	97.4				85.1	83.8	84.2				83.4	65.8	87.5		79.3	69.4	$8,078	$162	$7,916
James Tippit Middle	Public	6-8	1601 Leander Rd	Georgetown	78628	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5040	637	53	11.9	47.7%	218 (34.2%)	60 (9.4%)	302 (47.4%)	15 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.0%)	41.4	1350^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.8%		30.7	1699^th of 2330 public middle schools	27.1%	349	69.0				45.1	48.7	53.9				21.4	36.0	26.1		40.2	16.5	$11,436	$638	$10,798
Douglas Benold Middle	Public	6-8	3407 NW Blvd	Georgetown	78628	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5090	669	54	12.4	27.5%	395 (59.0%)	45 (6.7%)	185 (27.7%)	11 (1.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.3%)	66.1	635^th of 2361 public middle schools	73.1%		69.4	542^nd of 2330 public middle schools	76.7%	93	95.8				49.3	60.8	58.0				38.5	57.0	51.4		49.4	38.7	$10,408	$601	$9,806
Running Brushy Middle	Public	6-8	2303 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3300	1,037	77	13.4	29.4%	447 (43.1%)	57 (5.5%)	351 (33.8%)	113 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.5%)	67.8	594^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.8%		67.3	599^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.3%	5	93.9				60.6	54.0	63.8				52.1	15.2	50.8		58.2	42.6	$9,675	$239	$9,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rita Middle

What is the racial makeup of Santa Rita Middle?

Students at Santa Rita Middle are 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Santa Rita Middle in?

Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)

Is Santa Rita Middle a good school?

Santa Rita Middle ranks 423^rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Santa Rita Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,023 students attended Santa Rita Middle.

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