Summary:
The North Lamar Independent School District (Isd) contains one middle school, Frank Stone Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Paris, TX, with a total enrollment of 521 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5.
Frank Stone Middle shows a striking contrast in performance. The school's Algebra I End-of-Course exam is a standout, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this success does not extend to core subjects. In the same year, proficiency in 6th-grade Reading was 33.51% (state: 53.52%), 7th-grade Math was 17.46% (state: 29.41%), and 8th-grade Social Studies was 25% (state: 31.69%). The school's state ranking has declined from the 61st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026, reflecting a systemic challenge in core instruction. A positive note is the 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
The key takeaway is that Frank Stone Middle provides an exceptional advanced math program for select students, but the majority of students consistently underperform state averages in reading, math, science, and social studies. With per-student spending over $10,000 and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has resources that are not translating into broad academic success, suggesting a need for a review of instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
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