H F Stevens Middle

H F Stevens Middle in Crowley, TX, serves 723 students in grades 6-8 within the Crowley Independent School District (Isd), and over 80% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a community with significant economic challenges.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, where proficiency rates have consistently exceeded 73% over the past three years—far above the district and state averages. This suggests the school effectively identifies and accelerates a select group of 8th graders in advanced math. Additionally, H F Stevens shows strong support for English Language Learners, ranking in the 67th percentile statewide in 2025-2026, and boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, which is better than nearby schools like Summer Creek Middle (14.8:1) and Richard Allie Middle (14.4:1). However, the school faces a stark "two-tier" challenge: while advanced math students thrive, only 20.2% of 8th graders were proficient in grade-level math in 2025-2026, compared to the state average of 47.24%. Performance for Gifted and Talented students is also a concern, ranking in the bottom 4% statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, H F Stevens outperforms Crowley Middle (8th percentile) and Charles Baxter J H (5th percentile) in overall rankings, but lags behind high-performing Steam Middle in Burleson Independent School District (Isd), which has a much lower poverty rate. Despite these challenges, H F Stevens maintains a lower dropout rate (0.9%) than the district average (1.6%), indicating it keeps students engaged through middle school. For parents, this school offers targeted strengths in advanced math and ELL support, but families should be aware of the wide gaps in grade-level math achievement and the need for stronger enrichment for high-achieving students.