Dr Don Woolley Middle

Summary:

Dr Don Woolley Middle is a public middle school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 916 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr Don Woolley Middle faces some challenges common to schools serving economically disadvantaged populations. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (71.94%) and African American (19.54%), and over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with lower STAAR test scores than the district and state averages. However, the school's African American students perform better than the state average, and the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are impressive, ranging from 75% to 88% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Dr Don Woolley Middle generally performs lower on STAAR assessments, with some exceptions. For example, Kimbrough Middle and Lanny Frasier Middle have higher proficiency rates in reading and math. Additionally, the Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle, a public magnet school in the Garland Independent School District, outperforms Dr Don Woolley Middle and the Mesquite ISD on most STAAR assessments, highlighting the potential impact of specialized programs and resources on student achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3200 Blue Sky Rd
       Mesquite, TX  75181


(972) 882-7390

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1782nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,790 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  916

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
African American:
19.5%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.1% Help


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Compare Details Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.1. (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 (71.9%), African American (19.5%), White (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Don Woolley Middle is 17.8, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Dr Don Woolley Middle employs 51.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Don Woolley Middle is $7,790. 7 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr Don Woolley Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dr Don Woolley Middle 1782nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dr Don Woolley Middle in the ranking list.)

Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.06 1612th 2252 28.4%
2022 29.76 1640th 2254 27.2%
2023 34.07 1597th 2330 31.5%
2024 28.10 1782nd 2361 24.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.49 680th 813 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.02 1069th 1592 32.9%
2022 29.25 1295th 1643 21.2%
2023 36.70 1097th 1720 36.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.36 945th 1712 44.8%
2022 35.36 1136th 1757 35.3%
2023 41.39 965th 1815 46.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.70 1422nd 2172 34.5%
2022 38.09 1416th 2220 36.2%
2023 39.14 1409th 2251 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.39 1406th 2151 34.6%
2022 33.39 1527th 2221 31.2%
2023 34.70 1528th 2241 31.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.75 907th 1501 39.6%
2022 42.92 1041st 1488 30.0%
2023 56.29 823rd 1481 44.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.91 1212th 2118 42.8%
2022 43.26 1143rd 2182 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.86 1702nd 2168 21.5%
2022 27.81 1706th 2228 23.4%
2023 33.61 1533rd 2245 31.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.27 516th 1213 57.5%
2022 47.00 568th 1251 54.6%
2023 50.85 532nd 1273 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.62 1399th 2043 31.5%
2022 34.75 1402nd 2077 32.5%
2023 39.53 1308th 2116 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.33 1085th 1700 36.2%
2022 37.42 1153rd 1723 33.1%
2023 39.37 1143rd 1749 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 52 152 4 683 11 1 6 0 909
2022 52 167 3 655 7 1 11 0 896
2023 54 179 4 659 6 0 14 0 916

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 Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 909 50.1 18.1 76.5
2022 896 51.4 17.4 78.8
2023 916 51.2 17.8 82.1

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 Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 909 50.1 18.1 76.5
2022 896 51.4 17.4 78.8
2023 916 51.2 17.8 82.1

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 Dr Don Woolley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $653 (8.4%) $7,137 (91.6%) $7,790

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 916 students attended Dr Don Woolley Middle.

Students at Dr Don Woolley Middle are 72% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Texas middle schools.


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