Shallowater Middle

Summary:

Shallowater Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving around 500 students in grades 5-8 in the Shallowater Independent School District, located in Shallowater, Texas. The school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 361 out of 2,361 middle schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shallowater Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.25% of 7th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%, and 75% were proficient or better in STAAR Math, compared to the state average of 31.89%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-20% of Texas middle schools for female students, white students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs. Additionally, Shallowater Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Heritage Middle in the Frenship Independent School District, Shallowater Middle outperforms many of its peers, particularly in terms of academic achievement and subgroup performance. For instance, Shallowater Middle's 7th grade STAAR Reading proficiency rate of 81.25% is significantly higher than the 68.23% rate at Heritage Middle. While Shallowater Middle's overall performance is exceptional, the school's ranking for its Gifted and Talented program is relatively lower, suggesting an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 12th Ave L
       Shallowater, TX  79363


(806) 832-4531

District: Shallowater Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
361st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,302 Help


Students who attend Shallowater Middle usually attend:

High:    Shallowater High School

Feeder schools for Shallowater Middle:

Elementary:    Shallowater Elementary
    Shallowater Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
29.2%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details Shallowater Middle ranks better than 84.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.09. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shallowater Middle is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shallowater Middle is $9,302.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shallowater Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Shallowater Middle 361st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Shallowater Middle in the ranking list.)

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Shallowater Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Shallowater Independent School District (Isd) 101st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shallowater Middle

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Rank History for all students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.09 382nd 1573 75.7%
2005 73.95 325th 1582 79.5%
2006 76.24 271st 1585 82.9%
2007 71.18 387th 1684 77.0%
2008 70.69 395th 1718 77.0%
2009 76.83 232nd 1763 86.8%
2010 75.57 225th 1803 87.5%
2011 75.32 241st 1895 87.3%
2012 81.62 222nd 1951 88.6%
2013 82.65 191st 1973 90.3%
2014 81.44 243rd 1987 87.8%
2015 79.04 293rd 2043 85.7%
2016 75.15 401st 1987 79.8%
2017 83.35 236th 2027 88.4%
2018 81.69 264th 2080 87.3%
2019 90.25 151st 2193 93.1%
2021 93.17 101st 2252 95.5%
2022 81.66 308th 2254 86.3%
2023 85.41 240th 2330 89.7%
2024 78.09 361st 2361 84.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.37 111th 1445 92.3%
2021 94.31 32nd 1592 98.0%
2022 74.29 221st 1643 86.5%
2023 82.06 160th 1720 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.45 259th 1597 83.8%
2019 71.16 210th 1626 87.1%
2021 80.51 103rd 1712 94.0%
2022 62.68 354th 1757 79.9%
2023 58.14 471st 1815 74.0%
2024 64.61 403rd 1881 78.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.23 790th 2039 61.3%
2019 77.14 249th 2073 88.0%
2021 88.70 86th 2172 96.0%
2022 68.35 436th 2220 80.4%
2023 63.52 614th 2251 72.7%
2024 69.17 420th 2224 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.09 237th 2008 88.2%
2019 90.00 135th 2047 93.4%
2021 89.66 142nd 2151 93.4%
2022 85.18 210th 2221 90.5%
2023 90.47 116th 2241 94.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.45 287th 1430 79.9%
2019 78.77 108th 1446 92.5%
2021 81.57 125th 1501 91.7%
2022 66.54 504th 1488 66.1%
2023 63.51 626th 1481 57.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 568th 2008 71.7%
2019 76.40 224th 2058 89.1%
2021 94.13 41st 2118 98.1%
2022 71.62 343rd 2182 84.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.51 295th 2030 85.5%
2019 87.95 171st 2069 91.7%
2021 93.04 99th 2168 95.4%
2022 74.72 389th 2228 82.5%
2023 77.91 351st 2245 84.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 877th 1895 53.7%
2019 64.74 496th 1935 74.4%
2021 87.35 128th 2043 93.7%
2022 60.54 616th 2077 70.3%
2023 63.99 568th 2116 73.2%
2024 57.14 732nd 2108 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Shallowater Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.28 213th 1673 87.3%
2019 87.74 124th 1684 92.6%
2021 87.29 95th 1700 94.4%
2022 77.12 271st 1723 84.3%
2023 84.01 158th 1749 91.0%
2024 74.95 296th 1724 82.8%
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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.

Shallowater Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Shallowater Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 191 2 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 91 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 99 3 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1992 119 2 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 125 2 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 131 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 142 2 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 142 2 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 147 1 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 210 1 0 72 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 198 4 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 202 5 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 184 3 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 211 5 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 211 5 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 211 5 0 106 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 201 2 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 211 3 0 95 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 213 2 0 104 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 202 3 0 122 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 260 5 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 285 5 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 298 2 0 131 1 0 8 0 440
2012 313 5 0 129 1 0 10 0 458
2013 305 3 0 128 0 0 9 0 445
2014 301 1 0 148 1 0 9 0 460
2015 289 4 0 154 2 0 7 0 456
2016 301 4 0 163 1 0 8 0 477
2017 331 2 2 165 2 0 4 0 506
2018 335 3 1 147 3 0 4 0 493
2019 363 5 2 161 2 0 2 0 535
2020 339 5 1 151 2 0 6 0 504
2021 344 5 0 168 0 1 10 0 528
2022 330 7 0 165 3 1 11 0 517
2023 326 2 0 160 2 1 9 0 500
2024 351 4 0 152 3 2 8 0 520

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 Shallowater Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 279 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 10.0 13.2 n/a
1991 145 9.8 14.7 n/a
1992 158 9.7 16.2 29.7
1993 169 10.0 16.9 28.4
1994 172 11.1 15.5 22.1
1995 193 12.1 16.0 21.8
1996 193 12.1 16.0 21.8
1997 197 11.7 16.8 19.8
1998 284 18.9 15.0 25.4
1999 280 19.6 14.3 31.8
2000 281 20.1 14.0 33.1
2001 268 19.8 13.5 31.3
2002 323 22.0 14.7 37.8
2003 323 22.0 14.7 37.8
2004 323 23.5 13.7 40.9
2005 301 22.6 13.3 34.9
2006 311 25.5 12.2 40.2
2007 320 23.8 13.4 38.1
2008 328 23.7 13.8 36.9
2009 408 34.0 12.0 38
2010 426 34.5 12.3 36.4
2011 440 36.0 12.2 33.9
2012 458 35.3 12.9 37.6
2013 445 36.9 12.0 38.9
2014 460 36.2 12.6 39.8
2015 456 36.0 12.6 44.3
2016 477 36.0 13.2 42.3
2017 506 35.3 14.3 42.3
2018 493 37.9 12.9 37.9
2019 535 40.1 13.3 41.9
2020 504 42.7 11.7 41.3
2021 528 42.2 12.5 40.7
2022 517 40.6 12.7 37.3
2023 500 42.5 11.7 37.4
2024 520 41.2 12.6 37.3

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 Shallowater Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 279 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 10.0 13.2 n/a
1991 145 9.8 14.7 n/a
1992 158 9.7 16.2 29.7
1993 169 10.0 16.9 28.4
1994 172 11.1 15.5 22.1
1995 193 12.1 16.0 21.8
1996 193 12.1 16.0 21.8
1997 197 11.7 16.8 19.8
1998 284 18.9 15.0 25.4
1999 280 19.6 14.3 31.8
2000 281 20.1 14.0 33.1
2001 268 19.8 13.5 31.3
2002 323 22.0 14.7 37.8
2003 323 22.0 14.7 37.8
2004 323 23.5 13.7 40.9
2005 301 22.6 13.3 34.9
2006 311 25.5 12.2 40.2
2007 320 23.8 13.4 38.1
2008 328 23.7 13.8 36.9
2009 408 34.0 12.0 38
2010 426 34.5 12.3 36.4
2011 440 36.0 12.2 33.9
2012 458 35.3 12.9 37.6
2013 445 36.9 12.0 38.9
2014 460 36.2 12.6 39.8
2015 456 36.0 12.6 44.3
2016 477 36.0 13.2 42.3
2017 506 35.3 14.3 42.3
2018 493 37.9 12.9 37.9
2019 535 40.1 13.3 41.9
2020 504 42.7 11.7 41.3
2021 528 42.2 12.5 40.7
2022 517 40.6 12.7 37.3
2023 500 42.5 11.7 37.4
2024 520 41.2 12.6 37.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shallowater Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $990 (11.2%) $7,873 (88.8%) $8,863
2020 $1,011 (10.6%) $8,524 (89.4%) $9,535
2021 $1,323 (14.2%) $7,979 (85.8%) $9,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shallowater Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 240th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Shallowater Middle)5771
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))5771
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Middle)7678
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))7678
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Shallowater Middle)6052
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))6052
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Shallowater Middle)5785
 28%
   6th Grade Reading (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))5785
 28%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Middle)8777
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))8777
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Shallowater Middle)6859
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))6859
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Middle)7354
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))7354
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Shallowater Middle)7372
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))7372
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Middle)6859
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))6859
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Shallowater Middle)7367
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))7367
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Shallowater Middle)4857
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))4857
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Shallowater Middle)10093
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Shallowater Independent School District (Isd))8255
 27%
   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 Students535500
 6.5%
African American52
 60%
American Indian22
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic161160
 0.6%
Pacific Islander01
White363326
 10.2%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%37.4%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shallowater Middle

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Shallowater Middle.

Students at Shallowater Middle are 68% White, 29% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Shallowater Middle ranks 361st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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