Summary:
The Boerne Independent School District (Isd) is home to three middle schools—Boerne Middle South, Boerne Middle North, and Voss Middle—serving grades 6 through 8 in a highly-rated Texas district ranked in the 96th percentile statewide. These schools collectively enroll over 2,500 students and consistently earn 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger, with standout performances in advanced math and a notable challenge in 7th-grade mathematics.
Boerne Middle South is the academic powerhouse, boasting the highest enrollment (909 students) and the only school to achieve a 5-star rating in two of the last three years. It leads in core subjects like Reading and Math across multiple grades, with 8th-grade Science scores reaching 78.81%. In contrast, Voss Middle stands out for its efficiency and equity: despite having the lowest spending per student ($8,860) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (10.21%), it achieved the highest state ranking in the most recent year (#251) and excels in 6th-grade Reading (77.61%) and Math (57.74%). Boerne Middle North is a consistent contender with the highest spending ($9,386) and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (23.99%), but its performance is slightly below its peers, particularly in 7th-grade Math.
A key takeaway is the district-wide excellence in Algebra I, with all three schools achieving proficiency rates above 94%—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, a significant weakness emerges in 7th-grade Math, where proficiency rates plummet to as low as 19.02% at Boerne Middle North and 19.28% at Voss Middle, well below the state average. This suggests a curriculum challenge that the district needs to address. Overall, Boerne Middle South dominates core academics, while Voss Middle offers strong 6th-grade foundations and high rankings with lower spending, making both excellent choices for families.
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