Summary:
New Boston, Texas, is home to a single middle school, New Boston Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the New Boston Independent School District (Isd) and has a total enrollment of 240 students. The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, suggesting small class sizes and potential for individualized attention, though its state ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 77th percentile (4 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 62nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. A key strength is its Algebra I performance, where 100% of tested students were proficient in both recent school years, far exceeding state averages, though this likely reflects a small, advanced cohort of 8th graders.
Test score data reveals a clear pattern: 6th graders at New Boston Middle perform below state averages in both Reading (39.73% vs. 53.52%) and Mathematics (24.66% vs. 38.57%), but by 7th grade, students dramatically surpass state averages in both subjects (Reading: 63.64% vs. 54.04%; Math: 53.25% vs. 29.41%). This "7th grade bump" continues into 8th grade for Math (64.81% vs. 47.24%), though 8th-grade Reading dips slightly below the state average (54.05% vs. 58.69%). Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with 8th graders scoring below the state average (29.33% vs. 31.69%) in the most recent data.
Despite a high per-student spending of $12,317 and a low dropout rate of 1.0%, the school's overall performance is mixed, with a high economic disadvantage rate of 84.17% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school excels in mathematics for older grades but struggles with 6th-grade transitions and Social Studies, indicating that resources may need more targeted allocation to improve consistency. The 100% Algebra I proficiency is a standout achievement, but the school's overall state ranking suggests room for growth in core subjects like Reading and Social Studies.
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