Summary:
There are two middle schools serving the city of Nacogdoches, Texas, McMichael Middle and Central Heights Middle, which serve grades 6-8 and belong to different school districts, Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd) and Central Heights Independent School District (Isd), respectively.
Central Heights Middle is the standout school in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide. Its students achieve well above state averages in reading (76.46% proficient vs. 55.42% state average) and math (60.71% proficient vs. 38.41% state average), with 100% proficiency in Algebra I. In contrast, McMichael Middle has a 0-star rating and ranks in the 9th percentile, with reading proficiency at 41.68% and math at 23.05%, both well below state averages. However, McMichael shows a bright spot with 95% of its Algebra I students proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. The schools also differ significantly in size, with McMichael enrolling 1,275 students compared to Central Heights' 286.
A key takeaway is the strong link between socioeconomic factors and performance. At McMichael Middle, 81.65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, while at Central Heights Middle, only 27.97% do. Despite spending $787 more per student ($10,252 vs. $9,465), McMichael's outcomes are lower, suggesting that higher poverty levels require additional resources to overcome. Central Heights demonstrates consistent excellence across all subjects and a stable upward trajectory in rankings, while McMichael remains in the bottom percentile with no significant improvement. For parents, this data highlights that Central Heights Middle offers a high-performing, well-rounded education, while McMichael Middle faces challenges but has notable success in advanced math.
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