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Grand Saline Middle

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Grand Saline Middle ranks 1562 nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1562^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Grand Saline Middle in Grand Saline, TX, serves 293 students in grades 6-8 within the Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd), a small-town school with a moderate rate of economic disadvantage (49.49% of students receiving free or reduced lunch) and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

The school’s most striking feature is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with near-perfect proficiency rates (85.71% in 2025-2026, and 100% the year before) that far exceed state averages and rival top schools like Canton J H. However, this success masks a critical weakness: only 7.04% of 7th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, the lowest among nearby schools and dramatically below the state average of 29.41%. This suggests a "two-tiered" system where advanced students thrive, but the majority struggle with foundational math skills. In contrast, reading scores are closer to state averages, though still below them. The school also spends significantly more per student ($12,707) than peers like Wills Point J H ($8,969) or Quitman J H, yet its overall state ranking remains in the 33rd percentile, raising questions about how funds are allocated.

Compared to the closest rival, Fruitvale Middle (5.21 miles away), Grand Saline has a lower student-to-teacher ratio and higher spending, but both schools earn 2-star ratings. Grand Saline’s Algebra I program is a clear differentiator, as Fruitvale does not offer the advanced math track. The school has been remarkably stable, consistently ranking in the low-to-mid 30th percentile over the last three years, providing predictable outcomes. For parents, this means a resource-rich environment with a standout advanced math program, but significant challenges in 7th-grade math that require attention.

293

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,951

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140-1149

(903) 962-7537

District: Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Grand Saline Middle usually attend:

High:

Grand Saline High School

Feeder schools for Grand Saline Middle:

Elementary:	Grand Saline Elementary
	Grand Saline Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.8%

Hispanic:

30.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (37% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg38%

Texas avg47%

1,562^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

406^th of 951Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	1562 of 2335	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.9	1562 of 2344	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	1618 of 2372	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	1250 of 2330	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.7	1374 of 2254	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	1137 of 2252	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	1430 of 2193	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.8	1269 of 2080	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.4	1448 of 2027	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	44.8	1184 of 1987	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.4	851 of 2043	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.6	1189 of 1987	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.0	1165 of 1973	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.0	1271 of 1951	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.0	1299 of 1895	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.5	1118 of 1803	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.3	975 of 1763	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.4	790 of 1718	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.5	278 of 1684	83.5%	★★★★☆
2006	69.8	402 of 1585	74.6%	★★★★☆
2005	68.2	466 of 1582	70.5%	★★★★☆
2004	63.8	574 of 1573	63.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	29.7	1701 of 2182	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.7	1144 of 2118	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.9	1615 of 2058	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.4	942 of 2008	53.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	778 of 1390	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.1	1113 of 1428	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.9	1116 of 1770	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.6	1305 of 1720	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1113 of 1643	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.3	1522 of 1592	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.8	1262 of 1445	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.6	1072 of 1376	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	1502 of 2240	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.2	1216 of 1825	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.7	1419 of 2242	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.5	957 of 2241	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	1270 of 2221	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	1110 of 2151	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.3	1489 of 2047	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	1411 of 2008	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	893 of 1497	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.4	834 of 1230	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.4	838 of 1481	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.1	980 of 1488	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	720 of 1501	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.6	536 of 1446	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.8	1098 of 2141	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.2	1085 of 1731	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.7	1477 of 2119	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.1	1178 of 2116	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	1283 of 2077	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	1175 of 2043	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.0	847 of 1935	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	814 of 1895	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1521 of 2253	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.7	1345 of 1820	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	1632 of 2235	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.1	1109 of 2251	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.1	1165 of 2220	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.2	923 of 2172	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.6	1303 of 2073	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.5	949 of 2039	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	1536 of 2253	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.6	1257 of 1818	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.8	1803 of 2246	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.1	1456 of 2245	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	1419 of 2228	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	1089 of 2168	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.1	1283 of 2069	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	1103 of 2030	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.9	1540 of 1956	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.5	1393 of 1568	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.9	1662 of 1891	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.1	822 of 1815	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	514 of 1757	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	52.7	550 of 1712	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	779 of 1626	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.7	1367 of 1597	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.2	1554 of 1731	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.7	1241 of 1439	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.2	1533 of 1733	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.9	1387 of 1749	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	1468 of 1723	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.3	1293 of 1700	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.5	1508 of 1684	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.8	1427 of 1673	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)49th percentile+16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)44th percentile+11 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)40th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)33rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)32nd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)22nd percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)21st percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)10th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I86%+32 vs state

Reading44%-12 vs state

Mathematics30%-10 vs state

Social Studies29%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Grand Saline Middle	Public	6-8	400 Stadium Dr	Grand Saline	75140	Van Zandt County	Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 962-7537	293	24	11.9	49.5%	190 (64.8%)	3 (1.0%)	89 (30.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	35	1562^nd of 2335 public middle schools	33.1%		34.9	1562^nd of 2344 public middle schools	33.4%				85.7		34.5	42.2	52.9		28.7	7.0	43.7	29.1	$9,951
Fruitvale Middle	Public	6-8	141 Vzcr 1901	Fruitvale	75127	Van Zandt County	Fruitvale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 896-4363	77	5	15.3	49.4%	60 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	35.7	1539^th of 2335 public middle schools	34.1%		45.8	1203^rd of 2344 public middle schools	48.7%	336					46.4	45.2	42.3		22.2	38.7	36.4	15.4	$11,650
Edgewood Middle	Public	6-8	804 E Pine	Edgewood	75117	Van Zandt County	Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 896-4332	241	19	12.5	40.7%	195 (80.9%)	5 (2.1%)	32 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	49.7	1048^th of 2335 public middle schools	55.1%		48.3	1131^st of 2344 public middle schools	51.7%	83			86.7		54.0	51.3	53.3		21.1	42.5	62.7	15.0	$8,900
Mineola Middle	Public	6-8	1555 W Loop 564	Mineola	75773	Wood County	Mineola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 569-5338	388	29	13.3	51.5%	219 (56.4%)	14 (3.6%)	127 (32.7%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	56.9	847^th of 2335 public middle schools	63.7%		52.7	998^th of 2344 public middle schools	57.4%	151			95.5		53.8	52.5	68.6		29.6	20.7	56.3	39.1	$10,329
Van J H	Public	7-8	630 S Oak St	Van	75790	Van Zandt County	Van Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 963-8321	360	26	13.7	57.5%	238 (66.1%)	15 (4.2%)	89 (24.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	51	1015^th of 2335 public middle schools	56.5%		70.2	532^nd of 2344 public middle schools	77.3%	483			86.8			51.8	67.3			14.6	52.0	21.4	$8,092
Canton J H	Public	6-8	1115 S Buffalo St	Canton	75103	Van Zandt County	Canton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 567-4329	557	37	15.2	40.0%	422 (75.8%)	10 (1.8%)	92 (16.5%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	78.4	350^th of 2335 public middle schools	85.0%		77.6	370^th of 2344 public middle schools	84.2%	20			100.0		54.7	63.0	72.7		62.2	36.2	75.6	54.1	$7,171
Rains J H	Public	6-8	1755 W Us Hwy 69	Emory	75440	Rains County	Rains Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 473-2222	383	32	11.9	60.8%	275 (71.8%)	9 (2.3%)	81 (21.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	33	1629^th of 2335 public middle schools	30.2%		47.5	1152^nd of 2344 public middle schools	50.9%	477			76.5		42.7	63.4	45.5		19.4	9.2	26.3	26.7	$9,324
Wills Point Middle	Public	5-6	101 School St	Wills Point	75169	Van Zandt County	Wills Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 873-3617	404	23	17.2	70.0%	221 (54.7%)	18 (4.5%)	152 (37.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)	5.6	11.8		52.1	39.7			39.7	29.5				$6,904
Wills Point J H	Public	7-8	200 Tiger Dr	Wills Point	75169	Van Zandt County	Wills Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 873-4924	442	25	17.7	72.4%	217 (49.1%)	17 (3.8%)	190 (43.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	25.6	1864^th of 2335 public middle schools	20.2%		28.3	1786^th of 2344 public middle schools	23.8%	78			96.1			37.4	42.6			25.2	16.9	18.1	$7,198
Quitman J H	Public	6-8	1101 E Goode St	Quitman	75783	Wood County	Quitman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 763-5000	282	24	11.7	51.8%	209 (74.1%)	9 (3.2%)	47 (16.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	63.2	677^th of 2335 public middle schools	71.0%		66.3	618^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.6%	59					52.8	63.0	71.4		33.7	41.0	45.2	39.8	$10,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Saline Middle

What is the racial makeup of Grand Saline Middle?

Students at Grand Saline Middle are 65% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Grand Saline Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 293 students attended Grand Saline Middle.

What district is Grand Saline Middle in?

Grand Saline Independent School District (Isd)

Is Grand Saline Middle a good school?

Grand Saline Middle ranks 1562^nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Grand Saline Middle attend?

Students who attend Grand Saline Middle usually go on to attend Grand Saline High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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