Summary
Crockett Middle in Amarillo, TX, serves 823 students in grades 6-8 within the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) and has a strong, consistent track record of academic excellence, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade. This school stands out as one of only two in the district that consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of all Texas middle schools, placing it in a distinct upper tier compared to nearby schools like Mann Middle, Houston Middle, and Fannin Middle, which are ranked in the bottom 25-30% of the state. Crockett also competes well with high-performing schools from the Canyon Independent School District (Isd), such as West Plains J H and Greenways Intermediate, often matching or exceeding their performance in key areas like 8th-grade math and Algebra I.
A standout feature of Crockett is its exceptional performance in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 75.37% of 8th graders were proficient in math, compared to the district average of 54.62% and the state average of 47.24%. Even more impressive, 96.67% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam were proficient—nearly double the district and state averages. This suggests many students are accelerated to take Algebra I in 8th grade and succeed at a high rate. The school also shows strength across all core subjects, with proficiency rates in Reading, 6th Grade Math, and 8th Grade Social Studies all exceeding district and state averages. While Crockett serves a moderate population of economically disadvantaged students (42% free/reduced lunch), it achieves significantly better outcomes for this group than many peers with similar or higher poverty rates, like Austin Middle.
One interesting challenge is a "7th-grade math dip" seen across the district, where scores drop significantly from 6th to 7th grade. Crockett’s 7th-grade math proficiency (30.32%) is still above the district average (17.3%) but below the state average (29.41%), indicating a systemic issue even high-performing schools face. On a positive note, the school has shown significant improvement for African American and Special Education students, with percentile rankings jumping notably in recent years. Crockett also maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate, often 0.0%, which is better than the district average and even outperforms high-achieving peers like Bonham Middle and Lorenzo De Zavala Middle. This combination of consistent academic excellence, strong math programs, and effective support for diverse student groups makes Crockett a top choice for families in the Amarillo area.
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