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Harper Middle

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Harper Middle ranks 522 nd of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

522^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,344 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Harper Middle is a public middle school located in Harper, Texas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Harper Independent School District, which is ranked 127 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Harper Middle has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Harper Middle consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 7th-grade reading proficiency rate is 80%, compared to the state average of 51.69%. The school's performance is also noteworthy for male students and gifted and talented students, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools in these categories. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and students with special needs is relatively weaker compared to other subgroups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Peterson Middle in Kerrville ISD and Ingram Middle in Ingram ISD, Harper Middle generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, Ingram Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I and Biology end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates well above the state average.

197

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,943

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631

(830) 864-4044

District: Harper Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Harper Middle usually attend:

High:

Harper High School

Feeder schools for Harper Middle:

Elementary:

Harper Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 77th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (50% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Texas middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Texas avg44%

522^nd of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 22%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

127^th of 961Harper 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
2025	70.7	522 of 2344	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	578 of 2372	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	270 of 2330	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	499 of 2254	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	284 of 2252	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	77.0	358 of 2193	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.2	429 of 2080	79.4%	★★★★☆
2017	82.6	245 of 2027	87.9%	★★★★☆
2016	80.0	281 of 1987	85.9%	★★★★☆
2015	72.6	460 of 2043	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	83.6	186 of 1987	90.6%	★★★★★
2013	85.8	125 of 1973	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	123 of 1951	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	75.5	232 of 1895	87.8%	★★★★☆
2010	80.9	96 of 1803	94.7%	★★★★★
2009	78.9	173 of 1763	90.2%	★★★★★
2008	72.0	365 of 1718	78.8%	★★★★☆
2007	84.4	78 of 1684	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	83.2	115 of 1585	92.7%	★★★★★
2005	80.6	162 of 1582	89.8%	★★★★☆
2004	78.6	188 of 1573	88.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	41.2	1228 of 2182	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.2	1588 of 2118	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.2	1465 of 2058	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.4	1400 of 2008	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	67.0	556 of 2242	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.0	342 of 2241	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	61.1	679 of 2221	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.9	310 of 2151	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.9	288 of 2047	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	397 of 2008	80.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	72.1	354 of 1481	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	604 of 1488	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.9	144 of 1501	90.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	35.9	1408 of 2119	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	822 of 2116	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.1	1511 of 2077	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.7	1270 of 1935	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.1	665 of 1895	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	48.6	1023 of 2235	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.5	222 of 2251	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	75.2	298 of 2220	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.4	389 of 2172	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	274 of 2073	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	391 of 2039	80.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	62.8	657 of 2246	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	220 of 2245	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	76.8	350 of 2228	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	338 of 2168	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	401 of 2069	80.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	446 of 2030	78.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	46.7	929 of 1891	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	403 of 1815	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	51.5	553 of 1626	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.3	273 of 1597	82.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	56.3	683 of 1733	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	357 of 1749	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.6	602 of 1723	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.3	453 of 1700	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	448 of 1684	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	568 of 1673	66.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2023)76th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2024)75th percentile~ school

Male (2024)71st percentile-5 vs school

White (2024)61st percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)54th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2024)51st percentile-25 vs school

At Risk (2022)44th percentile-34 vs school

Hispanic (2024)34th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Reading67%+12 vs state

Mathematics44%+4 vs state

Social Studies41%+11 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Harper Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)				STAAR Mathematics (2025)				STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology 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 Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Harper Middle	Public	5-8	23122 W Hwy 290	Harper	78631	Gillespie County	Harper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 864-4044	197	16	12.6	38.1%	157 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (17.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	70.7	522^nd of 2344 public middle schools	77.7%		68.4	578^th of 2372 public middle schools	75.6%	56			61.3	62.5	80.0	65.9	50.0	40.0	36.0	50.0	19.4	54.6	40.9	$6,943
Pathways 3h Campus	Public, Charter	6-9	110 Youth Ranch Cir	Mountain Home	78058	Kerr County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 699-5142	18	2	7.6		6 (33.3%)	3 (16.7%)	9 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3							(n/a)					0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$29,601
Ingram Middle	Public	6-8	510 Hwy 39	Ingram	78025	Kerr County	Ingram Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 955-8548	270	20	13.2	60.4%	143 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (43.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	64.1	684^th of 2344 public middle schools	70.8%		67.6	600^th of 2372 public middle schools	74.7%	84	92.9	79.0		53.6	51.2	67.7		47.1	12.2	61.4		14.3	42.2	$7,935
Peterson Middle	Public	6-8	3175 Loop 534	Kerrville	78028	Kerr County	Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 257-2204	1,001	66	15.2	53.0%	487 (48.7%)	13 (1.3%)	455 (45.5%)	17 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	53.4	970^th of 2344 public middle schools	58.6%		54.2	946^th of 2372 public middle schools	60.1%	24	77.2			52.0	57.2	59.0		29.1	34.6	57.4		46.9	23.9	$7,430

Frequently Asked Questions about Harper Middle

How many students attend Harper Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended Harper Middle.

What high school do graduates of Harper Middle attend?

Students who attend Harper Middle usually go on to attend Harper High School

Is Harper Middle a good school?

Harper Middle ranks 522^nd of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Harper Middle?

Students at Harper Middle are 80% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Harper Middle in?

Harper Independent School District (Isd)

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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