Summary
Andrews Middle in Andrews, TX, serves 970 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Andrews Independent School District (Isd), located in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance in 7th and 8th grades, where students consistently outperform state averages by significant margins—for example, 62% of 8th graders were proficient in math compared to 47% statewide in the most recent year. However, 6th-grade math is a notable weakness, with only 25% of students proficient versus 39% statewide, suggesting a challenging transition into middle school math. The school also excels with its Multi-Racial and Gifted & Talented students, earning top ratings for these groups, and maintains an extremely low dropout rate of 0.0%.
Despite these strengths, Andrews Middle has experienced a sharp decline in overall performance over the past four years, dropping from the 70th percentile to the 48th percentile. This decline is most pronounced among economically disadvantaged students, whose performance has fallen dramatically—from the 63rd percentile to the 35th percentile in just two years. Social Studies is another consistent weakness, with only 23% of 8th graders proficient compared to 32% statewide. Special Education performance is also a growing concern, with recent ratings hovering around the 31st to 47th percentile. There are no other schools within 20 miles of Andrews Middle for comparison, making its performance trends particularly important for local families.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Andrews Middle offers strong math instruction for older students and excels with specific student groups, but it faces significant challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged population and in subjects like Social Studies. The school’s recent overall decline, coupled with its 6th-grade math struggles, suggests that families should pay close attention to how the school supports students during the transition to middle school and how it addresses the needs of all learners. While the school has proven strengths, its ability to reverse these recent trends will be critical for maintaining its reputation as a solid educational option in the area.
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