Summary:
The Anthony Independent School District (Isd) contains a single middle school, Anthony Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has a total enrollment of 170 students in a high-poverty area where 76.47% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Anthony Middle is a standout in mathematics, particularly for its 8th graders. In the 2025-2026 school year, 8th Grade Math proficiency reached 79.31%, far exceeding the state average of 47.24%, while Algebra I proficiency hit 84.21%, dramatically higher than the state average of 54.03%. This "math magnet" effect is especially impressive given the school's high economic disadvantage rate. However, the same 8th grade cohort struggles profoundly in Social Studies, with only 10.42% proficiency compared to the state's 31.69%, creating a stark contrast within the same grade. The school's state ranking has been volatile but shows an upward trend, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 58th percentile in 2025-2026, and it maintains a perfect 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student support systems.
Key metrics show a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and spending of $11,545 per student. Reading proficiency is mixed, with 8th graders above the state average (62.5% vs. 58.69%) but 7th graders below (44% vs. 54.04%). Overall, Anthony Middle excels in math while facing challenges in social studies, making it a school of notable contrasts that parents should investigate further regarding curriculum alignment and support for specific subjects.
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