Summary
Red Lick Middle in Texarkana, TX, is a small, high-performing public school serving 234 students in grades 5 through 8 within the top-ranked Red Lick Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently achieves elite academic results, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with a perfect 0% dropout rate over the last five years. Its reading proficiency rates are exceptional, with 5th graders reaching 92.16% proficiency—roughly 30-40 percentage points higher than the state average and far exceeding nearby schools like Liberty-Eylau Middle, where only 30.53% of 5th graders are proficient.
What truly sets Red Lick Middle apart is its outstanding performance with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide for this subgroup. This demonstrates that the school provides equitable, high-quality instruction for all students, regardless of background. The school also operates efficiently with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and per-student spending of $10,227, achieving top-tier results with a smaller budget than some lower-performing peers. For instance, Liberty-Eylau Middle spends $11,283 per student but ranks in the bottom 6% of schools, highlighting Red Lick's effective use of resources.
While the school excels overall, there is a notable "math dip" in 7th grade, with proficiency dropping to 48.15% compared to higher rates in 6th and 8th grades—a pattern seen in nearby schools like Pleasant Grove Middle. However, Red Lick shines in advanced math, with 100% of its Algebra I test-takers proficient, compared to the state average of 54.03%. This sustained excellence, with 5-star ratings in 7 of the last 10 years, makes Red Lick Middle a standout choice in the Texarkana area, where it and Pleasant Grove Middle form a high-performing northern cluster, contrasting with larger districts like Texarkana Independent School District (Isd) that face greater challenges.
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