Summary
Grand Saline Middle is a public middle school serving 287 students in grades 6-8 in the Grand Saline Independent School District in Grand Saline, Texas. According to the data, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.
Grand Saline Middle's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading (40.4% for 6th grade, 36.63% for 7th grade, 60.92% for 8th grade) and STAAR Math (27.27% for 6th grade, 20.79% for 7th grade, 34.25% for 8th grade) are significantly lower than the Texas state averages. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and At-Risk students, is also concerning, ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools. Additionally, Grand Saline Middle has reported a higher dropout rate of 0.2% in 2022-2023, compared to 0.0% in the previous two years.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Quitman J.H. and Canton J.H., Grand Saline Middle generally underperforms, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. While Grand Saline Middle spends more per student ($12,707 in 2020-2021) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Wills Point J.H. ($8,969) and Canton J.H. ($8,189), this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school's leadership and the Grand Saline Independent School District should closely examine the factors contributing to the school's poor performance and implement targeted interventions to improve student achievement.
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