Summary
Edgewood Middle is a public middle school located in Edgewood, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Edgewood Independent School District, which is ranked 357 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Edgewood Middle's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 6th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 37.8%, compared to the state average of 54.21%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics for 6th grade, Edgewood Middle scored 23.17% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.68%. However, the school performs better in certain areas, such as 8th-grade STAAR Reading (61.9% proficient or better vs. 56.39% state average) and Algebra I End-of-Course (85.71% proficient or better vs. 47.01% state average). Compared to nearby schools like Van J.H. and Canton J.H., Edgewood Middle's academic performance is generally lower.
Edgewood Middle has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 48.16% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's diverse student population includes Hispanic and White students as the majority, with smaller percentages of African American, Multi-racial, and Special Education students. Interestingly, Edgewood Middle's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Gifted and Talented students, is higher compared to the overall school and district performance. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 523 out of 2,193 Texas middle schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to 1,131 out of 2,344 in 2024-2025 (3-star rating), indicating a potential decline in overall performance compared to other middle schools in the state.
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