Summary:
Rowe Middle is a public middle school located in Cypress, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,310 students. The school is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 381 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rowe Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (59.08%) and African American (27.48%) students compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a more diverse racial composition. Academically, Rowe Middle's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools, especially in mathematics. For example, in 8th grade mathematics, Rowe Middle's proficiency rate is 34% compared to the district's 36% and the state's 44%. Additionally, Rowe Middle's performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, is relatively low compared to other subgroups and the nearby schools. The school also has a high percentage of students (80.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
While Rowe Middle has faced some challenges, the school has shown some positive trends, such as a declining dropout rate, from 1.7% in 2020-2021 to 0.6% in 2021-2022. However, the school's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Aragon Middle, Anthony Middle, and Smith Middle, which have higher academic achievement and better performance for various student subgroups. Rowe Middle could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in mathematics and for its English Language Learners and Special Education students.
Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3
Number of students: 1,310
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
59.1%
African American:
27.5%
White:
6.6%
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Asian:
3.8%
Two or more races:
2.2%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%
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