Summary:
The Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Crockett Middle, which serves 621 students in grades 6 through 8 in a community where nearly two-thirds of students (63.45%) come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Crockett Middle presents a fascinating mix of standout strengths and critical challenges. The school's most impressive achievement is in advanced math: a remarkable 94.29% of students taking Algebra I were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests an exceptionally strong program for advanced 8th graders. However, the school faces a dramatic "7th Grade Math Cliff," where proficiency plummets to just 8.47%—a staggering 21-point deficit from the state average. Reading is a consistent struggle across all grade levels, with proficiency rates persistently 10 to 18 points below state averages. Despite these challenges, the school is on a clear upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 19th percentile to the 33rd percentile in just one year, with year-over-year gains in nearly every subject.
Notably, Crockett Middle benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and high per-student spending of $21,287, yet academic outcomes remain generally below state averages. This resource-versus-result paradox suggests the school's primary issues may lie in curriculum effectiveness or the need for more targeted support for its economically disadvantaged population, rather than a lack of funding. The school's positive momentum and exceptional Algebra I program offer clear bright spots for parents to consider.
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