Summary:
White Oak Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, White Oak Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 with 362 students and has earned a consistent 4-star rating from Schooldigger for three consecutive years, placing it in the top 25% of Texas middle schools.
White Oak Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math, with 100% of 8th-grade students proficient in Algebra I for two years running—far exceeding the state average of 54%. The school also excels in reading across all grades, with 8th-grade reading proficiency at 78.15% compared to the state's 58.69%. However, a notable weakness is 7th-grade math, where only 21.25% of students are proficient, well below the state average of 29.41%. Additionally, 8th-grade social studies proficiency is low at 26.89%, below the state's 31.69%, suggesting a focus on STEM subjects may be impacting other areas. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and spends $9,874 per student, with 39.23% of students economically disadvantaged and a 0% dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong literacy instruction, particularly in 8th grade where reading scores are improving, and its highly effective Algebra I program that allows students to earn high school credit early. The 7th-grade math slump is a critical area needing attention, as it persists across two years of data. Overall, White Oak Middle offers a high-quality education with standout strengths in advanced math and reading, though families should be aware of the challenges in 7th-grade math and 8th-grade social studies.
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