Summary
Eastland Middle in Eastland, TX, is a mid-sized rural school serving 197 students in grades 6-8 within the Eastland Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a solid academic anchor in the region with a 3-star rating and a 67th percentile statewide ranking.
One of the school's biggest strengths is its exceptional Algebra I acceleration program. For the 2025-2026 school year, 100% of 8th graders taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient—nearly double the state average of 54%. This success is part of a recent turnaround for high-achieving students, as the Gifted and Talented program jumped from the 36th to the 67th percentile in just two years. However, math performance is a "tale of two stories": while advanced math excels, standard grade-level math often falls below state averages, with only 32.5% of 6th graders proficient in 2025-2026. Social Studies is another bright spot, consistently outperforming the state, such as 41.79% proficiency in 2024-2025 versus the state's 29.64%. Compared to nearby schools, Eastland is a clear academic leader—Gorman Middle and Ranger Middle both rank in the 6th percentile. The most relevant benchmark is Cisco J H, a 4-star school (75th percentile) with similar enrollment, where Eastland trails in reading, math, and science, suggesting areas for growth.
Eastland Middle operates with impressive efficiency, spending just $9,020 per student—far less than lower-performing neighbors like Gorman ($16,142) and even Cisco ($10,115). The school also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate for four of the last five years, reflecting a supportive environment. A key concern is the dramatic decline for English Language Learners, who dropped from the 59th to the 11th percentile in two years, signaling a need for immediate attention. Overall, Eastland offers strong advanced academics and social studies, with room to improve in standard math and science.
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