Christen Middle

Public 6-8

 2001 Santa Maria Ave
       Laredo, TX  78040


(956) 273-6400

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1636th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,684 Help


Students who attend Christen Middle usually attend:

High:    Martin High School

Feeder schools for Christen Middle:

Elementary:    Dovalina Elementary
    Farias Elementary
    Leyendecker Elementary
    Macdonell Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,098

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.2%
African American:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Christen Middle ranks worse than 70.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.68. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.2%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christen Middle is 13.4. 2 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christen Middle is $10,684, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Christen Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Christen Middle 1636th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Christen Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 503rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christen Middle

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Rank History for all students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.70 1480th 1573 5.9%
2005 7.05 1526th 1582 3.5%
2006 6.83 1536th 1585 3.1%
2007 10.01 1601st 1684 4.9%
2008 9.13 1658th 1718 3.5%
2009 9.66 1702nd 1763 3.5%
2010 11.78 1740th 1803 3.5%
2011 15.89 1795th 1895 5.3%
2012 18.61 1715th 1951 12.1%
2013 10.98 1863rd 1973 5.6%
2014 26.99 1586th 1987 20.2%
2015 31.89 1532nd 2043 25.0%
2016 15.49 1812th 1987 8.8%
2017 22.81 1686th 2027 16.8%
2018 24.92 1685th 2080 19.0%
2019 36.69 1393rd 2193 36.5%
2021 11.37 2137th 2252 5.1%
2022 28.20 1697th 2254 24.7%
2023 32.68 1636th 2330 29.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.46 526th 1376 61.8%
2019 56.07 436th 1445 69.8%
2021 21.33 1509th 1592 5.2%
2022 30.48 1248th 1643 24.0%
2023 33.94 1183rd 1720 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 1336th 1597 16.3%
2019 35.98 1050th 1626 35.4%
2021 22.60 1602nd 1712 6.4%
2022 22.11 1640th 1757 6.7%
2023 31.22 1356th 1815 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.40 1454th 2039 28.7%
2019 50.38 923rd 2073 55.5%
2021 15.44 2053rd 2172 5.5%
2022 38.87 1382nd 2220 37.7%
2023 45.69 1177th 2251 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.76 1651st 2008 17.8%
2019 36.79 1331st 2047 35.0%
2021 11.97 2053rd 2151 4.6%
2022 24.34 1798th 2221 19.0%
2023 29.97 1680th 2241 25.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.15 1130th 1430 21.0%
2019 33.87 1152nd 1446 20.3%
2021 9.99 1407th 1501 6.3%
2022 33.38 1174th 1488 21.1%
2023 41.80 1071st 1481 27.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 906th 2008 54.9%
2019 53.22 747th 2058 63.7%
2021 17.71 2032nd 2118 4.1%
2022 31.22 1638th 2182 24.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 1655th 2030 18.5%
2019 35.34 1372nd 2069 33.7%
2021 12.00 2070th 2168 4.5%
2022 32.55 1551st 2228 30.4%
2023 35.34 1476th 2245 34.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 1458th 1895 23.1%
2019 43.29 1051st 1935 45.7%
2021 14.35 1935th 2043 5.3%
2022 34.19 1429th 2077 31.2%
2023 40.22 1284th 2116 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at Christen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.06 1666th 1673 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a teacher
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Open Quote students are typically not prepared upon entering school, therefore, teachers need to constantly play catch up, instuction suffers. High discipline issues, high gang activity environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Christen Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 35 1 2 1795 0 n/a n/a 0 1833
1990 24 1 0 1719 1 n/a n/a 0 1745
1991 29 1 3 1653 0 n/a n/a 0 1686
1992 1 0 0 1717 0 n/a n/a 0 1718
1993 8 0 0 1779 0 n/a n/a 0 1787
1994 9 2 0 1760 0 n/a n/a 0 1771
1995 27 0 3 1557 0 n/a n/a 0 1587
1996 27 0 3 1557 0 n/a n/a 0 1587
1997 30 0 2 1481 0 n/a n/a 0 1513
1998 22 0 1 1441 0 n/a n/a 0 1464
1999 21 1 2 1417 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2000 18 1 3 1478 0 n/a n/a 0 1500
2001 4 0 2 1484 0 n/a n/a 0 1490
2002 9 1 0 1495 0 n/a n/a 0 1505
2003 9 1 0 1495 0 n/a n/a 0 1505
2004 13 1 1 1512 0 n/a n/a 0 1527
2005 12 1 0 1531 0 n/a n/a 0 1544
2006 8 1 0 1425 0 n/a n/a 0 1434
2007 4 0 0 1442 0 n/a n/a 0 1446
2008 1 1 1 1432 0 n/a n/a 0 1435
2009 2 0 1 1492 0 n/a n/a 0 1495
2010 2 0 0 1423 0 n/a n/a 0 1425
2011 0 0 0 1366 0 0 0 0 1366
2012 1 0 0 1333 0 0 0 0 1334
2013 3 1 0 1378 0 0 0 0 1382
2014 6 0 1 1395 0 0 0 0 1402
2015 6 1 1 1357 0 0 4 0 1369
2016 14 1 1 1310 0 0 2 0 1328
2017 5 0 0 1219 0 0 1 0 1225
2018 32 2 0 1195 0 1 3 0 1233
2019 16 1 0 1170 0 0 0 0 1187
2020 0 0 0 1204 0 0 0 0 1204
2021 1 0 0 1164 0 0 0 0 1165
2022 2 1 0 1029 0 0 0 0 1032
2023 2 1 0 1094 1 0 0 0 1098

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1833 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1745 91.0 19.1 n/a
1991 1686 90.7 18.5 n/a
1992 1718 94.7 18.1 86.5
1993 1787 99.0 18.1 93.7
1994 1771 101.0 17.5 86.4
1995 1587 106.9 14.8 85.1
1996 1587 106.9 14.8 85.1
1997 1513 108.8 13.9 82.4
1998 1464 111.1 13.2 87.8
1999 1441 108.2 13.3 92.4
2000 1500 99.6 15.1 99.5
2001 1490 33.0 45.2 96.8
2002 1505 101.1 14.9 98.3
2003 1505 101.1 14.9 98.3
2004 1527 100.4 15.2 90.3
2005 1544 101.3 15.2 81.2
2006 1434 100.4 14.3 63.5
2007 1446 98.8 14.6 51.7
2008 1435 97.6 14.7 23.8
2009 1495 101.8 14.7 0
2010 1425 99.1 14.3 0
2011 1366 99.8 13.6 0
2012 1334 97.2 13.7 0
2013 1382 85.9 16.0 99.5
2014 1402 82.9 16.9 99.8
2015 1369 83.0 16.4 97.1
2016 1328 79.0 16.8 99.8
2017 1225 79.6 15.3 94.6
2018 1233 82.5 14.9 99.7
2019 1187 77.3 15.3 99.8
2020 1204 80.8 14.9 99.8
2021 1165 81.6 14.2 99.2
2022 1032 83.5 12.3 99.1
2023 1098 81.4 13.4 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1833 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1745 91.0 19.1 n/a
1991 1686 90.7 18.5 n/a
1992 1718 94.7 18.1 86.5
1993 1787 99.0 18.1 93.7
1994 1771 101.0 17.5 86.4
1995 1587 106.9 14.8 85.1
1996 1587 106.9 14.8 85.1
1997 1513 108.8 13.9 82.4
1998 1464 111.1 13.2 87.8
1999 1441 108.2 13.3 92.4
2000 1500 99.6 15.1 99.5
2001 1490 33.0 45.2 96.8
2002 1505 101.1 14.9 98.3
2003 1505 101.1 14.9 98.3
2004 1527 100.4 15.2 90.3
2005 1544 101.3 15.2 81.2
2006 1434 100.4 14.3 63.5
2007 1446 98.8 14.6 51.7
2008 1435 97.6 14.7 23.8
2009 1495 101.8 14.7 0
2010 1425 99.1 14.3 0
2011 1366 99.8 13.6 0
2012 1334 97.2 13.7 0
2013 1382 85.9 16.0 99.5
2014 1402 82.9 16.9 99.8
2015 1369 83.0 16.4 97.1
2016 1328 79.0 16.8 99.8
2017 1225 79.6 15.3 94.6
2018 1233 82.5 14.9 99.7
2019 1187 77.3 15.3 99.8
2020 1204 80.8 14.9 99.8
2021 1165 81.6 14.2 99.2
2022 1032 83.5 12.3 99.1
2023 1098 81.4 13.4 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Christen Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,068 (10.3%) $9,343 (89.7%) $10,411
2020 $1,880 (17.1%) $9,083 (82.9%) $10,963
2021 $1,476 (13.8%) $9,209 (86.2%) $10,684

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christen Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1393rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1636th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Christen Middle)2136
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))2436
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Christen Middle)3823
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Christen Middle)3747
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3545
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Christen Middle)4532
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3827
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Christen Middle)4146
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4249
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Christen Middle)5222
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5631
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Christen Middle)2837
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Christen Middle)2419
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Christen Middle)9888
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6041
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11871098
 7.5%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic11701094
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White162
 87.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.7%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Christen Middle usually go on to attend Martin High School

Students at Christen Middle are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,098 students attended Christen Middle.

Christen Middle ranks 1636th of 2330 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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