Kimbrough Middle

Summary:

Kimbrough Middle is a public middle school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 1,176 students in grades 6-8. This diverse school outperforms the Mesquite Independent School District (Mesquite ISD) and Texas state averages in several key academic areas, including reading, math, science, and Algebra I.

Kimbrough Middle has a higher percentage of Hispanic (52.04%) and African American (27.3%) students compared to nearby schools. The school performs well for several student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools for these groups. Kimbrough Middle also maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past several years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (73.81%) may present unique challenges.

While Kimbrough Middle outperforms the Mesquite ISD average, it lags behind the exceptional Sunnyvale Middle School, which is part of the Sunnyvale Independent School District (ISD) and ranked in the top 5% of Texas middle schools. Nonetheless, Kimbrough Middle's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its strengths in serving diverse student populations suggest it is a strong-performing middle school within the Mesquite ISD.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3900 N Galloway Ave
       Mesquite, TX  75150-4265


(972) 882-5900

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
855th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,488 Help


Students who attend Kimbrough Middle usually attend:

High:    Poteet High School

Feeder schools for Kimbrough Middle:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary
    Beasley Elementary
    Cannaday Elementary
    Kimball Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,152

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.0%
African American:
27.2%
White:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kimbrough Middle ranks better than 63.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.96. (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 Kimbrough Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Kimbrough Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52%), African American (27.2%), White (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimbrough Middle is 15.8. 8 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimbrough Middle is $7,488. 8 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimbrough Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimbrough Middle 855th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kimbrough Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kimbrough Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.21 156th 1573 90.1%
2005 82.78 123rd 1582 92.2%
2006 79.41 194th 1585 87.8%
2007 79.89 171st 1684 89.8%
2008 76.29 242nd 1718 85.9%
2009 71.53 385th 1763 78.2%
2010 68.84 440th 1803 75.6%
2011 70.92 394th 1895 79.2%
2012 73.36 419th 1951 78.5%
2013 69.19 522nd 1973 73.5%
2014 69.14 551st 1987 72.3%
2015 71.54 491st 2043 76.0%
2016 61.64 781st 1987 60.7%
2017 56.97 728th 2027 64.1%
2018 52.99 852nd 2080 59.0%
2019 45.44 1136th 2193 48.2%
2021 54.26 904th 2252 59.9%
2022 53.81 910th 2254 59.6%
2023 53.28 980th 2330 57.9%
2024 56.96 855th 2361 63.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 258th 720 64.2%
2019 44.75 408th 753 45.8%
2021 59.98 233rd 743 68.6%
2022 48.73 392nd 813 51.8%
2023 61.17 265th 817 67.6%
2024 53.70 337th 812 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 794th 1376 42.3%
2019 47.77 620th 1445 57.1%
2021 64.14 313th 1592 80.3%
2022 55.12 519th 1643 68.4%
2023 58.34 512th 1720 70.2%
2024 71.12 308th 1760 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.63 728th 1597 54.4%
2019 32.43 1165th 1626 28.4%
2021 46.02 710th 1712 58.5%
2022 49.41 672nd 1757 61.8%
2023 47.69 734th 1815 59.6%
2024 51.71 755th 1881 59.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 743rd 2039 63.6%
2019 49.39 961st 2073 53.6%
2021 61.54 619th 2172 71.5%
2022 62.11 591st 2220 73.4%
2023 58.05 763rd 2251 66.1%
2024 63.23 584th 2224 73.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.99 727th 2008 63.8%
2019 47.85 1023rd 2047 50.0%
2021 57.81 776th 2151 63.9%
2022 59.25 745th 2221 66.5%
2023 55.71 872nd 2241 61.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.54 442nd 1430 69.1%
2019 63.09 609th 1446 57.9%
2021 59.75 710th 1501 52.7%
2022 66.25 512th 1488 65.6%
2023 67.36 497th 1481 66.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 1411th 2008 29.7%
2019 41.04 1166th 2058 43.3%
2021 62.66 501st 2118 76.3%
2022 73.17 312th 2182 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 992nd 2030 51.1%
2019 42.16 1147th 2069 44.6%
2021 51.02 960th 2168 55.7%
2022 47.08 1089th 2228 51.1%
2023 49.78 1043rd 2245 53.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.16 297th 587 49.4%
2019 24.21 508th 594 14.5%
2021 28.01 475th 589 19.4%
2022 30.22 480th 606 20.8%
2023 46.12 389th 616 36.9%
2024 34.69 458th 612 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.92 618th 1167 47.0%
2019 37.20 731st 1193 38.7%
2021 53.14 438th 1213 63.9%
2022 49.78 518th 1251 58.6%
2023 53.69 488th 1273 61.7%
2024 51.62 508th 1271 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.95 524th 1895 72.3%
2019 57.48 664th 1935 65.7%
2021 63.32 551st 2043 73.0%
2022 63.37 540th 2077 74.0%
2023 60.79 649th 2116 69.3%
2024 69.06 440th 2108 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kimbrough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.58 616th 1673 63.2%
2019 53.82 710th 1684 57.8%
2021 63.36 517th 1700 69.6%
2022 66.04 469th 1723 72.8%
2023 57.46 684th 1749 60.9%
2024 56.21 683rd 1724 60.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kimbrough Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 599 59 70 64 2 n/a n/a 0 794
1995 581 80 76 51 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1996 581 80 76 51 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1997 603 89 69 64 6 n/a n/a 0 831
1998 647 91 55 61 3 n/a n/a 0 857
1999 557 94 59 70 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2000 505 96 52 69 3 n/a n/a 0 725
2001 530 120 54 78 4 n/a n/a 0 786
2002 506 115 55 114 7 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 506 115 55 114 7 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 473 142 45 122 7 n/a n/a 0 789
2005 435 133 59 137 4 n/a n/a 0 768
2006 379 157 56 169 5 n/a n/a 0 766
2007 329 153 49 188 6 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 326 155 44 187 3 n/a n/a 0 715
2009 295 183 41 217 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2010 289 208 43 229 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2011 275 181 36 261 7 1 18 0 779
2012 270 202 38 290 11 2 22 0 835
2013 267 208 47 311 7 1 18 0 859
2014 238 223 42 331 5 0 17 0 856
2015 221 239 25 334 4 1 22 0 846
2016 222 232 34 376 3 1 23 0 891
2017 185 246 39 378 4 0 19 0 871
2018 168 243 29 361 5 2 17 0 825
2019 243 398 30 629 7 3 31 0 1341
2020 231 383 37 657 7 1 46 0 1362
2021 199 349 31 615 6 1 52 0 1253
2022 157 346 32 612 7 2 41 0 1197
2023 165 321 34 612 4 3 37 0 1176
2024 167 313 34 599 7 3 29 0 1152

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 Kimbrough Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 794 43.1 18.4 3.9
1995 790 48.3 16.4 7.2
1996 790 48.3 16.4 7.2
1997 831 48.9 17.0 6.3
1998 857 50.2 17.1 5.8
1999 781 52.0 15.0 13.6
2000 725 51.6 14.1 13.2
2001 786 51.4 15.3 13.9
2002 797 48.9 16.3 18.2
2003 797 48.9 16.3 18.2
2004 789 49.7 15.9 23.2
2005 768 49.3 15.6 26.8
2006 766 48.0 16.0 33
2007 725 52.0 13.9 36.1
2008 715 52.6 13.6 41
2009 737 50.6 14.5 47.8
2010 771 47.8 16.1 49.4
2011 779 49.9 15.6 48.8
2012 835 48.3 17.2 55.6
2013 859 50.3 17.0 62.2
2014 856 51.3 16.6 55.4
2015 846 51.0 16.5 60.9
2016 891 51.0 17.4 60
2017 871 54.1 16.0 63.3
2018 825 52.2 15.7 62.8
2019 1341 74.6 17.9 68.7
2020 1362 78.6 17.3 69.7
2021 1253 77.4 16.1 68.9
2022 1197 77.8 15.3 72.1
2023 1176 75.5 15.5 73.8
2024 1152 72.6 15.8 75.8

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 Kimbrough Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 794 43.1 18.4 3.9
1995 790 48.3 16.4 7.2
1996 790 48.3 16.4 7.2
1997 831 48.9 17.0 6.3
1998 857 50.2 17.1 5.8
1999 781 52.0 15.0 13.6
2000 725 51.6 14.1 13.2
2001 786 51.4 15.3 13.9
2002 797 48.9 16.3 18.2
2003 797 48.9 16.3 18.2
2004 789 49.7 15.9 23.2
2005 768 49.3 15.6 26.8
2006 766 48.0 16.0 33
2007 725 52.0 13.9 36.1
2008 715 52.6 13.6 41
2009 737 50.6 14.5 47.8
2010 771 47.8 16.1 49.4
2011 779 49.9 15.6 48.8
2012 835 48.3 17.2 55.6
2013 859 50.3 17.0 62.2
2014 856 51.3 16.6 55.4
2015 846 51.0 16.5 60.9
2016 891 51.0 17.4 60
2017 871 54.1 16.0 63.3
2018 825 52.2 15.7 62.8
2019 1341 74.6 17.9 68.7
2020 1362 78.6 17.3 69.7
2021 1253 77.4 16.1 68.9
2022 1197 77.8 15.3 72.1
2023 1176 75.5 15.5 73.8
2024 1152 72.6 15.8 75.8

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 Kimbrough Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $787 (10.4%) $6,757 (89.6%) $7,545
2020 $949 (11.8%) $7,094 (88.2%) $8,043
2021 $649 (8.7%) $6,839 (91.3%) $7,488

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimbrough Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1136th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 980th of 2330 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kimbrough Middle)3541
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))2634
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kimbrough Middle)4852
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Kimbrough Middle)4146
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3639
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kimbrough Middle)2225
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))2112
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kimbrough Middle)3849
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3942
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kimbrough Middle)6259
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kimbrough Middle)4752
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kimbrough Middle)2530
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))2519
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kimbrough Middle)9185
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))6556
 9%
   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 Students13411176
 12.3%
African American398321
 19.3%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian3034
 13.3%
Hispanic629612
 2.7%
Pacific Islander33
White243165
 32.1%
Two or More Races3137
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%73.8%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimbrough Middle

Students who attend Kimbrough Middle usually go on to attend Poteet High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,152 students attended Kimbrough Middle.

Students at Kimbrough Middle are 52% Hispanic, 27% African American, 14% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Kimbrough Middle ranks 855th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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