Summary
El Campo Middle in El Campo, TX, serves 707 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the El Campo Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 39th percentile statewide. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1 and serves a community where about 75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
El Campo Middle shows a fascinating contrast in its academic performance. Its Algebra I program is exceptional, with over 82% of 8th graders scoring proficient—far above the state average of 54%. This is the school's standout strength, outperforming nearby Iago J H and Wharton J H in advanced math. However, the school struggles with general 8th-grade math, where only about 26% of students are proficient, compared to 47% statewide. This creates a "barbell" effect: a small group of high-achieving students excels, while the majority falls behind. The school also shows a significant gender gap, with female students ranking in the 41st percentile and male students in the 30th percentile—the largest such gap among nearby schools. Additionally, students from low-income backgrounds rank in the 29th percentile, a notable drop from previous years.
Despite these challenges, El Campo Middle has a strong record of keeping students in school, with a dropout rate consistently near 0%. The school has shown improvement over time, climbing from the bottom quartile a decade ago to a peak in the 50th percentile range in recent years, though it has dipped slightly recently. Compared to Louise J H, which ranks in the 74th percentile and excels in general math, El Campo Middle can look to it as a model for improving outcomes for a similar student body. Meanwhile, Ganado Jh offers another benchmark for consistent performance. For parents, El Campo Middle offers a strong advanced math program and a supportive environment, but the school needs to focus on raising achievement for all students, especially boys and those from low-income backgrounds.
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