Summary
Frank Stone Middle in Paris, TX, serves 521 students in grades 6-8 within the North Lamar Independent School District (Isd). The school has experienced a significant decline in recent years, dropping from a high state ranking in the 73rd percentile in 2020-2021 to the 33rd percentile in the most recent data. This places it in the bottom third of Texas middle schools, a concerning trend for parents to note.
When compared to nearby schools, Frank Stone is clearly outperformed by Chisum Middle (86th percentile) and Prairiland J H (79th percentile), both of which are 4-star schools. In 8th-grade reading, Frank Stone’s proficiency rate (50.52%) is well below Chisum (81.82%) and Prairiland (83.12%). The gap is even wider in 8th-grade math, where Frank Stone’s rate (44.88%) trails both schools by over 20 percentage points. Interestingly, the school’s Algebra I End-of-Course exam scores are a bright spot, with 100% of test-takers proficient compared to the state average of 54.03%, though this likely reflects a very selective group of students. The school’s per-student spending ($10,296) is higher than Prairiland’s ($8,954) and comparable to Chisum’s ($10,700), suggesting that funding is not the primary issue.
Frank Stone’s performance across student subgroups is notably low, with rankings in the 13th percentile for White students, 22nd percentile for African American students, and 8th percentile for special education students. Even its Gifted & Talented students rank in the 24th percentile, indicating challenges in serving all learners effectively. The school’s decline is particularly sharp for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who dropped from high percentiles in 2023-2024 to much lower levels in the most recent year. For parents considering options, the nearby Paris J H (53rd percentile) offers a slightly higher ranking, while Chisum and Prairiland provide significantly stronger academic outcomes.
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