Santa Fe Middle

Summary:

Santa Fe Middle is a public middle school located in Cleveland, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 988 students. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked 937 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Santa Fe Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Texas middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past few school years.

Santa Fe Middle's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.18% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to 54.21% statewide. Similarly, in STAAR/Mathematics, only 7.81% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 37.68% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas middle schools for Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Santa Fe Middle has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.2% to 1.8%, which are higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Cleveland Middle, which is also part of the Cleveland Independent School District, Santa Fe Middle consistently underperforms across most subject areas and grade levels. Furthermore, the nearby Humble Independent School District and Liberty Independent School District have middle schools that significantly outperform Santa Fe Middle, with higher academic proficiency rates and higher SchoolDigger rankings. One bright spot for Santa Fe Middle is its performance in STAAR EOC/Algebra I, where the school has had proficiency rates of around 40-70% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327

(281) 592-8717

District: Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2252^nd of 2,344 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 988

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.9%

White:

2.6%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Fe Middle ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.63. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Fe Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe Middle 2252^nd of 2344 Texas public middle schools. (See Santa Fe Middle in the ranking list.)

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) 937^th of 961 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.54	2266^th	2361	4.0%
2025	8.63	2252^nd	2344	3.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.56	1683^rd	1760	4.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.88	1796^th	1881	4.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.87	2169^th	2224	2.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.57	2061^st	2108	2.2%

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Rank History for White students at Santa Fe Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.06	1720^th	1724	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Santa Fe Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	28	16	0	866	0	0	5	0	915
2024	26	16	0	938	0	0	8	0	988

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Fe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	915	70.4	12.9	98.9
2024	988	76.5	12.9	95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Fe Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	915	70.4	12.9	98.9
2024	988	76.5	12.9	95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Santa Fe Middle	Public	6-8	7581 Rd 3540	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 592-8717	988	77	12.9	95.3%	26 (2.6%)	16 (1.6%)	938 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	8.6	2252^nd of 2344 public middle schools	3.9%		9.5	2266^th of 2361 public middle schools	4.0%	14	70.2		18.2	19.2	29.7	7.8	3.1	16.6	14.9	8.3
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4114 Rd 5200	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(979) 264-8311	425	26	16.2	95.5%	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.2%)	411 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	2238^th of 2344 public middle schools	4.5%		12.3	2211^th of 2361 public middle schools	6.4%	27	43.2	95.0	24.0	24.8	37.1	10.1		11.5	14.6	6.5
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1954 Rd 5714	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 479-9078	338	22	15.6	91.4%	6 (1.8%)	7 (2.1%)	320 (94.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6.7	2280^th of 2344 public middle schools	2.7%					(n/a)	12.3	79.1	25.7	17.3	25.3	8.7		9.1	12.0	2.8
Huffman Middle	Public	6-8	3407 Huffman Eastgate Rd	Huffman	77336	Harris County	Huffman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 324-2598	895	54	16.4	50.5%	568 (63.5%)	46 (5.1%)	257 (28.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.2%)	29	1769^th of 2344 public middle schools	24.5%		33.3	1624^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.2%	145	92.8		40.5	42.1	42.0	25.3	21.7	37.0	31.2	14.0	$9,321	$1,161	$8,160
Tarkington Middle	Public	6-8	2770 Fm 163	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Tarkington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 592-7737	411	25	16.4	57.2%	292 (71.0%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	30.1	1727^th of 2344 public middle schools	26.3%		41.5	1345^th of 2361 public middle schools	43.0%	382	79.2		35.7	43.8	40.8	34.3	19.8	31.3	26.0	23.7	$10,140	$1,360	$8,780
Wilson J H	Public	6-8	309 S Hwy 146	Dayton	77535	Liberty County	Dayton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 258-2309	1,370	80	17.0	72.3%	531 (38.8%)	98 (7.2%)	697 (50.9%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (2.6%)	27.7	1808^th of 2344 public middle schools	22.9%		25.4	1867^th of 2361 public middle schools	20.9%	59	64.5		43.6	39.1	40.1	30.8	23.0	17.4	29.6	17.2	$9,079	$865	$8,214
Riverwood Middle	Public	6-8	2910 High Valley Dr	Kingwood	77345	Harris County	Humble Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 641-4800	1,143	66	17.2	12.6%	787 (68.9%)	37 (3.2%)	216 (18.9%)	49 (4.3%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	45 (3.9%)	91.7	119^th of 2344 public middle schools	94.9%		91.4	125^th of 2361 public middle schools	94.7%	6	97.6		80.2	75.4	80.5	63.3	41.3	76.0	80.1	60.2	$9,436	$451	$8,986
Cleveland Middle	Public	6-8	2000 E Houston St	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 593-1148	1,458	98	14.8	93.3%	173 (11.9%)	73 (5.0%)	1,181 (81.0%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.6%)	9.9	2230^th of 2344 public middle schools	4.9%		14.1	2168^th of 2361 public middle schools	8.2%	62	62.1		22.3	24.9	26.2	10.6	6.4	14.2	23.7	5.1	$8,530	$782	$7,748
Splendora J H	Public	7-8	23411 Fm 2090	Splendora	77372	Montgomery County	Splendora Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 689-6343	805	51	15.8	69.8%	338 (42.0%)	45 (5.6%)	399 (49.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.2%)	27.5	1819^th of 2344 public middle schools	22.4%		19	2052^nd of 2361 public middle schools	13.1%	233	68.4			38.8	47.9		23.2	14.0	29.4	17.1	$10,897	$1,235	$9,662
Creekwood Middle	Public	6-8	3603 W Lake Houston Pkwy	Kingwood	77339	Harris County	Humble Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 641-4400	1,084	72	15.0	22.2%	655 (60.4%)	63 (5.8%)	288 (26.6%)	33 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (3.6%)	80.7	318^th of 2344 public middle schools	86.4%		79.3	336^th of 2361 public middle schools	85.8%	18	90.9		70.5	63.3	70.3	58.2	33.1	62.3	66.3	50.0	$9,295	$506	$8,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe Middle

What district is Santa Fe Middle in?

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Santa Fe Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 988 students attended Santa Fe Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Santa Fe Middle?

Students at Santa Fe Middle are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Is Santa Fe Middle a good school?

Santa Fe Middle ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Texas middle schools.

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