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McMath Middle

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McMath Middle ranks 1399 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1399^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Texas middle schools

Summary

McMath Middle in Denton, TX, serves 644 students in grades 6-8 within the Denton Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 42nd percentile statewide. The school currently holds a 2-star rating and a 40th percentile state ranking, placing it in the middle of the pack among Texas middle schools, though this marks a significant decline from its high-performing "golden era" before the pandemic when it consistently ranked in the 69th to 74th percentile.

McMath presents a fascinating contrast in math performance. While standard grade-level math proficiency is a notable weakness—with 7th-grade math proficiency (15.58%) roughly half the state average—the school excels in advanced coursework. An impressive 82.86% of Algebra I test-takers were proficient, a massive 36-point advantage over the district average. This "Algebra I anomaly" suggests that while the school's advanced math track is exceptional, foundational math instruction for the majority of students needs improvement. Compared to nearby schools, McMath sits in a polarized district: it outperforms high-poverty schools like Strickland Middle (26th percentile) and Bettye Myers Middle (22nd percentile), but lags behind lower-poverty, high-performing schools like Harpool Middle (93rd percentile) and Crownover Middle (75th percentile).

Despite academic challenges, McMath has maintained an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.0% in recent years, indicating strong student retention and support. The school's per-student spending ($10,733) is in line with other district schools, suggesting performance issues are not simply a matter of underfunding. The most recent data shows a slight uptick to the 40th percentile from the 36th percentile in previous years, which could signal stabilization or a slow recovery from the post-pandemic decline. For parents, McMath offers a mixed picture: a school with a strong commitment to keeping students enrolled and an excellent advanced math program, but one where the majority of students may need additional support in foundational math skills.

644

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,137

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205-0702

(940) 369-3300

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend McMath Middle usually attend:

High:

Denton High School

Feeder schools for McMath Middle:

Elementary:	Borman Elementary
	Houston Elementary
	Ryan Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

White:

32.6%

African American:

17.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg42%

Texas avg47%

1,399^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 9Middle Schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd)

549^th of 951Denton Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	1399 of 2335	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.4	1185 of 2344	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.2	1529 of 2372	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	1499 of 2330	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	1355 of 2254	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.7	1135 of 2252	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.4	600 of 2193	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	60.1	652 of 2080	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.0	563 of 2027	72.2%	★★★★☆
2016	70.9	519 of 1987	73.9%	★★★★☆
2015	77.6	335 of 2043	83.6%	★★★★☆
2014	70.2	520 of 1987	73.8%	★★★★☆
2013	60.7	740 of 1973	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.3	944 of 1951	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.3	935 of 1895	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	671 of 1803	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.0	840 of 1763	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.9	445 of 1718	74.1%	★★★★☆
2007	75.4	284 of 1684	83.1%	★★★★☆
2006	73.4	332 of 1585	79.1%	★★★★☆
2005	74.5	315 of 1582	80.1%	★★★★☆
2004	70.3	371 of 1573	76.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.2	1008 of 1295	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.5	788 of 997	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.8	1095 of 1280	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.4	995 of 1273	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.4	1046 of 1251	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.0	872 of 1213	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.7	402 of 1193	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.7	465 of 1167	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	262 of 642	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.1	299 of 505	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	406 of 617	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	489 of 616	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	61.5	243 of 606	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	320 of 589	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.3	269 of 594	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.7	164 of 587	72.1%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.1	1357 of 2182	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.9	1390 of 2118	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	1069 of 2058	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.9	1112 of 2008	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	943 of 1390	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.0	623 of 1428	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.3	1490 of 1770	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.9	1535 of 1720	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.2	1414 of 1643	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.0	1145 of 1592	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.8	805 of 1445	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	994 of 1376	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	1231 of 2240	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.7	903 of 1825	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.3	1468 of 2242	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	1581 of 2241	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.5	1493 of 2221	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.2	1176 of 2151	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.8	716 of 2047	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	774 of 2008	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.5	1064 of 1497	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	51.2	747 of 1230	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.6	774 of 1481	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.3	836 of 1488	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.4	804 of 1501	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.9	380 of 1446	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	503 of 1430	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.4	1564 of 2141	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	40.3	1026 of 1731	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.1	1791 of 2119	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.3	1720 of 2116	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.8	1678 of 2077	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.3	1407 of 2043	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.7	967 of 1935	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.1	1054 of 1895	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.5	1584 of 2253	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.9	1219 of 1820	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.1	1918 of 2235	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.1	2039 of 2251	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	24.2	1883 of 2220	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.9	1445 of 2172	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.3	966 of 2073	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.8	1083 of 2039	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.8	1461 of 2253	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.6	950 of 1818	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.6	1555 of 2246	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.5	1341 of 2245	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	1206 of 2228	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.4	1023 of 2168	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.4	507 of 2069	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	62.9	592 of 2030	70.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	27.7	575 of 743	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.5	497 of 753	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.7	334 of 720	53.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	1308 of 1956	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.1	1302 of 1568	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.7	1758 of 1891	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	37.0	1125 of 1815	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	890 of 1757	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.9	791 of 1712	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.0	713 of 1626	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.0	712 of 1597	55.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	696 of 1731	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.9	690 of 1439	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.6	1128 of 1733	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.9	1106 of 1749	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.8	1052 of 1723	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.6	789 of 1700	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	455 of 1684	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	60.1	582 of 1673	65.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)60th percentile+20 vs school

Asian (2026)59th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)45th percentile+5 vs school

At Risk (2022)38th percentile~ school

Male (2026)35th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)33rd percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)32nd percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)30th percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)29th percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)27th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)23rd percentile-27 vs school

African American (2026)22nd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I83%+29 vs state

Reading52%-4 vs state

Mathematics28%-11 vs state

Social Studies26%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
McMath Middle	Public	6-8	1900 Jason Dr	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-3300	644	56	11.5	55.0%	210 (32.6%)	111 (17.2%)	275 (42.7%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	40.2	1399^th of 2335 public middle schools	40.1%		46.4	1185^th of 2344 public middle schools	49.4%	214	82.9	54.2	51.8	49.5	26.2	15.6	37.9	26.3	$10,137
Calhoun Middle	Public	6-8	1225 Crescent St	Denton	76201	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-2400	852	64	13.3	64.8%	232 (27.2%)	125 (14.7%)	452 (53.1%)	18 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	33.5	1615^th of 2335 public middle schools	30.8%		33.9	1590^th of 2344 public middle schools	32.2%	25	81.5	46.2	49.8	47.8	22.5	9.9	36.0	23.6	$11,476
Strickland Middle	Public	6-8	3003 N Bell	Denton	76209	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-4200	956	70	13.7	65.7%	269 (28.1%)	118 (12.3%)	524 (54.8%)	12 (1.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.9%)	30.1	1718^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.4%		31.2	1689^th of 2344 public middle schools	27.9%	29	84.1	46.4	45.3	51.3	22.2	6.8	30.9	19.2	$9,740
Crownover Middle	Public	6-8	1901 Creekside Dr	Corinth	76210	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-4700	891	61	14.5	31.0%	426 (47.8%)	82 (9.2%)	282 (31.6%)	65 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.6%)	67.1	575^th of 2335 public middle schools	75.4%		69	560^th of 2344 public middle schools	76.1%	15	91.1	62.6	65.4	74.4	32.4	25.6	53.3	43.6	$9,942
Harpool Middle	Public	6-8	9601 Stacee Ln	Lantana	76266	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1700	860	58	14.8	14.9%	559 (65.0%)	60 (7.0%)	164 (19.1%)	40 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.1%)	84.2	240^th of 2335 public middle schools	89.7%		88.7	174^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.6%	66	88.0	74.0	76.1	79.1	54.6	24.8	69.0	53.4	$10,817
Bettye Myers Middle	Public	6-8	131 Garza Rd	Shady Shores	76208	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-1500	827	63	13.0	62.0%	208 (25.2%)	225 (27.2%)	333 (40.3%)	29 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.5%)	26.7	1829^th of 2335 public middle schools	21.7%		30.8	1704^th of 2344 public middle schools	27.3%	125	89.1	42.2	41.0	53.1	24.4	5.0	28.1	15.9	$10,175
Argyle 6th Grade Center	Public	6	800 Eagle Dr	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 464-5100	492	27	17.8		270 (54.9%)	16 (3.3%)	63 (12.8%)	115 (23.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.9%)								(n/a)		76.2			61.4	100.0			$6,595
Lake Dallas Middle	Public	6-8	325 E Hundley Dr	Lake Dallas	75065	Denton County	Lake Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 497-4037	843	62	13.6	41.4%	370 (43.9%)	89 (10.6%)	306 (36.3%)	27 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.7%)	40.3	1396^th of 2335 public middle schools	40.2%		48.8	1116^th of 2344 public middle schools	52.4%	280	86.5	47.4	45.2	57.3	23.5	6.0	39.3	37.7	$9,388
Krum Middle	Public	6-8	805 E McCart	Krum	76249	Denton County	Krum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 482-2602	569	37	15.4	39.7%	316 (55.5%)	19 (3.3%)	204 (35.9%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.3%)	47.7	1119^th of 2335 public middle schools	52.1%		51.5	1034^th of 2344 public middle schools	55.9%	85	84.6	56.8	59.4	59.7	29.8	7.3	35.8	30.6	$7,277
Rodriguez Middle	Public	6-8	8650 Martop Rd	Oak Point	76227	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 347-7050	612	56	10.8	56.2%	147 (24.0%)	246 (40.2%)	156 (25.5%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.5%)	30.2	1713^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.6%		35.6	1541^st of 2344 public middle schools	34.3%	172	87.0	45.9	43.5	54.2	18.8	7.3	30.6	21.2	$12,138

Frequently Asked Questions about McMath Middle

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McMath Middle ranks 1399^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of McMath Middle attend?

Students who attend McMath Middle usually go on to attend Denton High School

What is the racial makeup of McMath Middle?

Students at McMath Middle are 43% Hispanic, 33% White, 17% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is McMath Middle in?

Denton Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend McMath Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 644 students attended McMath Middle.

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