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New Boston Middle

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New Boston Middle ranks 893 rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

893^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Texas middle schools

Summary

New Boston Middle in New Boston, TX, serves 240 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the New Boston Independent School District (Isd), a district that has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 59th percentile statewide. This school has undergone a remarkable turnaround over the past decade, rising from a 1-star rating to a consistent 3-star institution, now ranking in the 62nd percentile among Texas middle schools. With over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-needs population but stands out for its exceptional support systems, including a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1 and higher per-pupil spending than many nearby districts.

The school's most impressive achievement is its perfect record in advanced mathematics: for four consecutive years, 100% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam have scored proficient or above, far exceeding the state average of 54%. This "math-first" identity is a clear differentiator, with math proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average and dramatically outperforming comparable schools like Texas Middle in Texarkana ISD, where 8th-grade math proficiency was just 30.94% compared to New Boston's 64.81%. The school also excels at supporting students from low-income backgrounds, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile for effectiveness with this demographic in 2024-2025.

While New Boston Middle has shown incredible potential with special education students—achieving a 5-star ranking in 2024-2025—its performance with this subgroup has been volatile. The school's primary challenge is ensuring consistent success across all student groups. Compared to higher-performing neighbors like Pleasant Grove Middle and Red Lick Middle, New Boston achieves strong results with a much more economically disadvantaged student body, making it a model for how a high-poverty school can drive academic success, particularly in mathematics.

240

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,234

Per pupil spending ?

84.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1215 Hwy 8 N
New Boston, TX 75570-1709

(903) 628-6588

District: New Boston Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend New Boston Middle usually attend:

High:

New Boston High School

Feeder schools for New Boston Middle:

Elementary:

Crestview Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.4%

African American:

22.1%

Hispanic:

12.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Texas avg47%

893^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

393^rd of 951New Boston 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	55.2	893 of 2335	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.5	549 of 2344	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.5	964 of 2372	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.0	845 of 2330	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	891 of 2254	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	798 of 2252	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.0	1636 of 2193	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	1564 of 2080	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.8	1590 of 2027	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	49.2	1091 of 1987	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.1	864 of 2043	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.5	855 of 1987	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	661 of 1973	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.4	697 of 1951	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.7	987 of 1895	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	73.8	283 of 1803	84.3%	★★★★☆
2009	65.0	581 of 1763	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.0	968 of 1718	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	69.1	451 of 1684	73.2%	★★★★☆
2006	77.8	239 of 1585	84.9%	★★★★☆
2005	71.3	374 of 1582	76.4%	★★★★☆
2004	71.2	345 of 1573	78.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.9	952 of 1295	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	59.6	309 of 997	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.5	796 of 1280	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	461 of 1273	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.8	625 of 1251	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	476 of 1213	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.9	1002 of 1193	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.4	980 of 1167	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	32.8	1575 of 2182	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.4	854 of 2118	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.1	1604 of 2058	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.6	1425 of 2008	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	948 of 2240	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.8	451 of 1825	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	55.6	835 of 2242	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.9	730 of 2241	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	795 of 2221	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.5	679 of 2151	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.4	1568 of 2047	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.3	1611 of 2008	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	340 of 1497	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	300 of 1230	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	51.3	920 of 1481	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.4	646 of 1488	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	781 of 1501	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.8	684 of 1446	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.6	1134 of 1430	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	557 of 2141	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	65.5	412 of 1731	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	61.0	634 of 2119	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	58.8	702 of 2116	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	581 of 2077	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	52.4	798 of 1935	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.6	859 of 1895	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.7	528 of 2253	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	157 of 1820	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	62.3	609 of 2235	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	576 of 2251	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.4	814 of 2220	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.8	491 of 2172	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	35.4	1451 of 2073	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.3	1525 of 2039	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	796 of 2253	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.5	283 of 1818	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.9	806 of 2246	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	931 of 2245	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.2	973 of 2228	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.7	919 of 2168	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.3	1618 of 2069	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.6	1494 of 2030	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	579 of 806	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.5	365 of 676	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.3	503 of 818	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.1	282 of 817	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	380 of 813	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.7	494 of 743	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.5	724 of 753	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.0	598 of 720	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.9	1360 of 1956	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	79.1	142 of 1568	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	62.2	476 of 1891	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	28.3	1485 of 1815	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	59.2	429 of 1757	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	362 of 1712	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	31.1	1215 of 1626	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.2	856 of 1597	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	653 of 1731	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.9	328 of 1439	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	51.8	804 of 1733	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.0	1104 of 1749	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	1045 of 1723	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	871 of 1700	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.9	1375 of 1684	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.8	1428 of 1673	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)77th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)65th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)58th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)30th percentile-31 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)28th percentile-34 vs school

At Risk (2022)28th percentile-33 vs school

African American (2026)26th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading53%-3 vs state

Mathematics46%+7 vs state

Social Studies29%~ state avg

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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 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
New Boston Middle	Public	6-8	1215 Hwy 8 N	New Boston	75570	Bowie County	New Boston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 628-6588	240	26	9.2	84.2%	133 (55.4%)	53 (22.1%)	29 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)	55.2	893^rd of 2335 public middle schools	61.8%		69.5	549^th of 2344 public middle schools	76.6%	344	100.0			39.7	63.6	54.1			24.7	53.3	64.8	29.3	$11,234
Hooks J H	Public	5-8	3921 Fm 560	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2568	257	24	10.5	54.9%	158 (61.5%)	36 (14.0%)	27 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.8%)	59.4	768^th of 2335 public middle schools	67.1%		66.4	614^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.8%	154	71.4		49.1	70.3	72.2	59.4		38.9	37.5	43.2	38.2	23.4	$11,215
James Bowie Middle	Public	6-8	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	115	12	9.4	57.4%	101 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)	40.1	1401^st of 2335 public middle schools	40.0%		54.6	928^th of 2344 public middle schools	60.4%	473	91.7			34.6	43.3	53.7			34.6	15.8	42.5	31.7	$8,267
James L Germany Middle	Public	5-8	929 W Grizzly Dr	De Kalb	75559	Bowie County	Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 667-2834	270	25	11.0	62.2%	181 (67.0%)	33 (12.2%)	38 (14.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	36.7	1502^nd of 2335 public middle schools	35.7%		40.1	1397^th of 2344 public middle schools	40.4%	105	90.5		71.0	47.3	46.3	51.9		43.5	16.4	40.9	28.8	19.0	$8,597
Redwater J H	Public	7-8	204 Red River Rd N	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3227	166	17	9.5	53.6%	144 (86.7%)	5 (3.0%)	10 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	69	530^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.3%		76.9	393^rd of 2344 public middle schools	83.2%	137	100.0				54.4	71.6				15.5	73.0	42.7	$10,972
Redwater Intermediate	Public	4-6	108 Ware St	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3412	251	22	11.4	52.6%	216 (86.1%)	12 (4.8%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)								(n/a)		65.8	68.3	54.3			41.1	47.6	47.5				$8,526
Red Lick Middle	Public	5-8	3511 N F M 2148	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Red Lick Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 838-6006	234	18	12.8		201 (85.9%)	6 (2.6%)	14 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	91.3	126^th of 2335 public middle schools	94.6%		82.7	276^th of 2344 public middle schools	88.2%	150	100.0		92.2	78.9	83.0	89.3		67.9	63.4	48.2	66.2	67.9	$12,047
Pleasant Grove Middle	Public	6-8	5605 Cooks Ln	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 831-4295	537	41	13.0	40.2%	346 (64.4%)	83 (15.5%)	50 (9.3%)	21 (3.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.1%)	85.9	212^th of 2335 public middle schools	90.9%		81.3	306^th of 2344 public middle schools	86.9%	94	97.3			79.2	74.4	86.3			62.2	20.8	67.6	53.6	$9,415
Texas Middle	Public	6-8	2100 College Dr	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 793-5631	1,421	108	13.1	79.7%	372 (26.2%)	654 (46.0%)	275 (19.4%)	16 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (6.8%)	29.9	1729^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.0%		21.2	1994^th of 2344 public middle schools	14.9%	265	85.7			38.4	37.5	44.7			22.1	25.9	30.9	25.3	$9,538

Frequently Asked Questions about New Boston Middle

How many students attend New Boston Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 240 students attended New Boston Middle.

What district is New Boston Middle in?

New Boston Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of New Boston Middle?

Students at New Boston Middle are 55% White, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Is New Boston Middle a good school?

New Boston Middle ranks 893^rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of New Boston Middle attend?

Students who attend New Boston Middle usually go on to attend New Boston High School

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