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Charles E Patterson Middle

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Charles E Patterson Middle ranks 1608 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1608^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 31% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Charles E Patterson Middle is a public school in Killeen, TX, serving 746 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). The school has a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Texas middle schools, and has experienced a notable decline from its pre-pandemic 3-star status.

Patterson Middle has some clear strengths that set it apart from nearby schools. It excels in advanced mathematics, with students in Algebra I consistently scoring far above both the district and state averages—for example, 66% proficient compared to the district's 47% in the most recent data. The school also performs well in 8th Grade Social Studies, often matching or exceeding state averages, and has recently earned a 4-star rating for its effectiveness with Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Patterson maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, which is significantly better than the district average of 2.1% and much lower than nearby schools like Rancier Middle (4.9%). However, the school struggles in core subjects like grade-level Reading and Math, where proficiency rates are consistently below state averages. This creates a "two-tiered" academic profile: strong for advanced students but weaker for the general population.

When compared to the highest-performing middle school in the district, Union Grove Middle (3-star, 64th percentile), Patterson Middle lags behind in nearly every subject, especially Reading and Math. For instance, 8th Grade Reading proficiency at Union Grove is 68% versus 50% at Patterson. The school's overall ranking has dropped from the 66th percentile in 2016 to the 31st percentile in 2026, indicating a systemic challenge. While Patterson shows pockets of excellence, particularly for advanced learners, its primary area for improvement is strengthening core instruction for all students, especially in Reading and Mathematics.

746

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,413

Per pupil spending ?

57.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542

(254) 336-7100

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Charles E Patterson Middle usually attend:

High:

C E Ellison High School

Feeder schools for Charles E Patterson Middle:

Elementary:	Reeces Creek Elementary
	Saegert Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.0%

Hispanic:

31.2%

White:

13.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (35% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2016

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg36%

Texas avg47%

1,608^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 35 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 12Middle Schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

611^th of 951Killeen 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	33.7	1608 of 2335	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.5	1603 of 2344	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.6	1379 of 2372	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	1458 of 2330	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.3	1281 of 2254	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.2	931 of 2252	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.2	857 of 2193	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	782 of 2080	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.8	841 of 2027	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.7	669 of 1987	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.3	695 of 2043	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.7	510 of 1987	74.3%	★★★★☆
2013	67.9	553 of 1973	72.0%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	355 of 1951	81.8%	★★★★☆
2011	68.8	464 of 1895	75.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	903 of 1295	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.0	685 of 997	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.2	711 of 1280	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	784 of 1273	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	686 of 1251	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.0	394 of 1213	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.1	343 of 1193	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	58.7	373 of 1167	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	283 of 642	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.1	391 of 505	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.0	394 of 617	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	402 of 616	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.3	265 of 606	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	230 of 589	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.0	458 of 594	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.9	523 of 587	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.0	982 of 2182	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	1019 of 2118	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.5	838 of 2058	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	605 of 2008	69.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	616 of 1390	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	666 of 1428	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	703 of 1770	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.6	712 of 1720	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.3	759 of 1643	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.8	519 of 1592	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.7	530 of 1445	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.7	424 of 1376	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	1550 of 2240	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.6	1230 of 1825	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	1205 of 2242	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	1361 of 2241	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.7	970 of 2221	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.3	988 of 2151	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	759 of 2047	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	758 of 2008	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	370 of 1497	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	51.5	741 of 1230	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.4	839 of 1481	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.5	392 of 1488	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.6	689 of 1501	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	643 of 1446	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	476 of 1430	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.0	1327 of 2141	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.7	875 of 1731	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.5	1185 of 2119	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.1	1047 of 2116	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.7	965 of 2077	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	495 of 2043	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	435 of 1935	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	66.8	431 of 1895	77.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.6	1464 of 2253	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.7	1126 of 1820	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	1189 of 2235	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	1484 of 2251	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	1254 of 2220	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.0	999 of 2172	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.2	782 of 2073	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	758 of 2039	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	1566 of 2253	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.0	1296 of 1818	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.3	1458 of 2246	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.4	1474 of 2245	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.2	1532 of 2228	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.2	847 of 2168	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.4	913 of 2069	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	879 of 2030	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	31.5	503 of 676	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.1	449 of 818	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.4	441 of 817	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	400 of 813	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.5	426 of 743	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	504 of 753	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	304 of 720	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	13 of 23	43.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	7 of 22	68.2%	★★★★☆
2023	47.0	11 of 21	47.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	10 of 22	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	7 of 22	68.2%	★★★★☆
2018	41.4	16 of 24	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	928 of 1956	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.1	863 of 1568	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	707 of 1891	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.6	952 of 1815	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.4	328 of 1757	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	307 of 1712	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	514 of 1626	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.2	857 of 1597	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	1041 of 1731	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.7	1108 of 1439	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.7	1206 of 1733	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.8	1307 of 1749	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.1	1234 of 1723	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	54.2	714 of 1700	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.9	898 of 1684	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.7	744 of 1673	55.5%	★★★☆☆

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 (2026)75th percentile+44 vs school

Asian (2026)56th percentile+25 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)56th percentile+25 vs school

At Risk (2022)55th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile+21 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)43rd percentile+12 vs school

White (2026)40th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)38th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)35th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)31st percentile~ school

Male (2026)30th percentile~ school

African American (2026)30th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)26th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I66%+12 vs state

Reading43%-12 vs state

Social Studies30%~ state avg

Mathematics26%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Charles E Patterson Middle	Public	6-8	8383 W Trimmier Rd	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-7100	746	48	15.5	57.1%	102 (13.7%)	291 (39.0%)	233 (31.2%)	33 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	70 (9.4%)	33.7	1608^th of 2335 public middle schools	31.1%		33.5	1603^rd of 2344 public middle schools	31.6%	5	66.2	43.1	36.7	49.6	25.4	25.8	26.4	30.2	$9,413
Roy J Smith Middle	Public	6-8	6000 Brushy Creek Dr	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1050	1,135	65	17.3	57.8%	145 (12.8%)	408 (35.9%)	400 (35.2%)	35 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	23 (2.0%)	118 (10.4%)	42.1	1319^th of 2335 public middle schools	43.5%		40.1	1399^th of 2344 public middle schools	40.3%	80	98.9	46.9	51.5	51.4	29.6	29.6	44.9	22.3	$8,971
Liberty Hill Middle	Public	6-8	4500 Kit Carson Trl	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1370	674	42	16.1	61.0%	93 (13.8%)	274 (40.7%)	211 (31.3%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	64 (9.5%)	25.6	1870^th of 2335 public middle schools	19.9%		38.3	1446^th of 2344 public middle schools	38.3%	424	86.9	35.0	34.8	46.1	25.6	31.0	14.6	16.0	$10,658
Palo Alto Middle	Public	6-8	2301 W Elms Rd	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1200	781	48	16.3	76.7%	74 (9.5%)	390 (49.9%)	243 (31.1%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.3%)	42 (5.4%)	16.2	2138^th of 2335 public middle schools	8.4%		14.3	2166^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.6%	28	87.5	32.9	21.9	36.5	20.8	16.9	21.3	9.9	$10,831
Manor Middle	Public	6-8	1700 S W S Young Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1310	592	41	14.3	73.3%	83 (14.0%)	203 (34.3%)	237 (40.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	49 (8.3%)	19	2072^nd of 2335 public middle schools	11.3%		14.3	2165^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.6%	93	68.8	42.9	33.1	29.1	20.4	20.0	18.6	12.6	$12,209
Gateway Middle	Public	6-8	1307 Gowen Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1690	48	15	3.2	79.2%	3 (6.3%)	27 (56.3%)	11 (22.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	4 (8.3%)								(n/a)			0.0			0.0			$36,981
Live Oak Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Robinett Rd	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-2490	676	39	17.5	68.3%	44 (6.5%)	304 (45.0%)	226 (33.4%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	66 (9.8%)	24.9	1902^nd of 2335 public middle schools	18.5%		17.2	2100^th of 2344 public middle schools	10.4%	198	82.8	34.5	37.7	47.2	22.8	27.4	22.9	12.0	$10,562
Union Grove Middle	Public	6-8	101 E Iowa Dr	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-6580	733	38	19.3	38.9%	211 (28.8%)	188 (25.6%)	225 (30.7%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	77 (10.5%)	57.5	829^th of 2335 public middle schools	64.5%		43.3	1289^th of 2344 public middle schools	45.0%	460	82.8	60.1	57.6	68.0	33.6	42.4	31.6	28.2	$10,666
Dr Jimmie Don Aycock Middle	Public	6-8	5360 Chaparral Rd	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 336-3300	557	29	19.0	50.3%	96 (17.2%)	198 (35.5%)	163 (29.3%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.9%)	69 (12.4%)	42.6	1301^st of 2335 public middle schools	44.3%					(n/a)	82.9	53.4	49.8	49.7	28.1	33.6	17.9	28.7	$00
Eastern Hills Middle	Public	6-8	300 Indian Trl	Harker Heights	76548	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1100	585	37	15.6	77.3%	104 (17.8%)	173 (29.6%)	223 (38.1%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.4%)	61 (10.4%)	16.6	2123^rd of 2335 public middle schools	9.1%		15.2	2147^th of 2344 public middle schools	8.4%	24	88.9	30.5	30.2	37.2	23.2	11.1	20.6	14.6	$11,905

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles E Patterson Middle

How many students attend Charles E Patterson Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 746 students attended Charles E Patterson Middle.

What high school do graduates of Charles E Patterson Middle attend?

Students who attend Charles E Patterson Middle usually go on to attend C E Ellison High School

What is the racial makeup of Charles E Patterson Middle?

Students at Charles E Patterson Middle are 39% African American, 31% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Charles E Patterson Middle in?

Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

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Charles E Patterson Middle ranks 1608^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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