Fort Stockton Middle

Fort Stockton Middle in Fort Stockton, TX, serves 502 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fort Stockton Independent School District (Isd), a community where 67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

While the school's overall state ranking has been in the bottom third of Texas middle schools for the past decade, it consistently and significantly outperforms its own district averages across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2025-2026, 8th-grade math proficiency at the school was 43%, compared to just 16.94% district-wide, and 8th-grade reading proficiency was 51.5% versus 38.76% for the district. This pattern holds for science and social studies as well, making the school a clear academic leader within a district that faces significant challenges. A particularly positive sign is the school's remarkably low dropout rate, which has been 0.0% for four of the last five years, indicating strong student engagement despite the academic hurdles.

However, performance is uneven across subjects and student groups. Reading is a relative strength, while math—especially 7th-grade math, which had a 6.78% proficiency rate in 2025-2026—is a major concern. Support for English Language Learners and Special Education students also shows volatility, with the latter dropping from the 42nd percentile to the 7th percentile in one year. On a brighter note, the school's performance for low socio-economic status students is improving, rising to the 34th percentile in 2025-2026. Overall, Fort Stockton Middle is a complex school that excels at keeping students in class and outperforming its district, but still has critical work to do in math and supporting all learners to reach state standards.