Summary:
Idalou Middle School is the sole middle school in the Idalou Independent School District (Isd), serving 286 students in grades 5 through 8 in a small, close-knit Texas community.
Idalou Middle is a standout school with a strong overall performance, reflected in its district's 5-star rating and 92nd percentile ranking statewide. The school excels in reading across multiple grade levels and has an exceptional strength in 8th-grade math, where proficiency rates have consistently been nearly double the state average—reaching 90.63% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also boasts a very favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, a 0.0% dropout rate, and a relatively low percentage of students (24.48%) eligible for free or reduced lunch, creating a supportive learning environment.
While the school is high-performing overall, there are two clear areas for improvement. The most notable is a sharp drop in 7th-grade math proficiency, which fell to 23.88% in the 2025-2026 school year—below the state average of 29.41% and a stark contrast to the school's otherwise strong math scores. Additionally, science scores, particularly in 5th grade (22.22% proficient), trail behind state averages and represent a key opportunity for growth. On the positive side, 8th-grade social studies scores are a consistent bright spot, outperforming the state by a healthy margin. With strong district support and ample resources, Idalou Middle is well-positioned to address these challenges and continue its tradition of academic excellence.
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