Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Red Oak Middle

Q: Is Red Oak Middle a good school?

Red Oak Middle ranks 1575 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1575^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Red Oak Middle in Red Oak, TX, serves 1,488 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Red Oak Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 46th percentile statewide. The school itself has a current 2-star rating, ranking in the 33rd percentile, a notable decline from its historical 3-star performance between 2015 and 2019. About 63% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a majority low socio-economic status population.

The school shows a striking contrast in math performance. It excels in advanced mathematics, with 77.42% of students scoring proficient on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam in 2025-2026, far exceeding the district average of 45.53% and the state average of 54.03%. This performance is on par with top nearby schools like Coleman J H (90.36%) and Howard J H (96.94%). However, only 3.65% of 7th graders were proficient in math, the lowest rate among comparable schools, including Desoto West Middle (7.56%) and Lancaster Middle (87.25%). This suggests a bifurcated math program where a select group of students accelerates while many others struggle with grade-level content.

Overall, the school has experienced a steady five-year decline in performance, with most test scores below state averages. For example, 6th-grade reading (42.86%) and 8th-grade reading (48.64%) lag behind the state (53.52% and 58.69%, respectively). Nearby Waxahachie ISD schools like Coleman J.H. and Howard J.H. consistently outperform Red Oak Middle in nearly every subject. Notably, Life Middle Waxahachie, a charter school with a similar percentage of low-income students (60.44%), achieves a higher state ranking (58th percentile) and outperforms Red Oak in reading and math, showing that the challenges are not insurmountable. The school also spends the least per student ($8,140) among nearby schools, compared to Desoto West Middle ($10,848) and Howard J.H. ($10,569).

1,488

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,422

Per pupil spending ?

62.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

152 Louise Ritter Blvd
Red Oak, TX 75154

(972) 617-0066

District: Red Oak Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Red Oak Middle usually attend:

High:

Red Oak High School

Feeder schools for Red Oak Middle:

Elementary:	Eastridge Elementary
	Red Oak Elementary
	Shields Elementary
	Wooden Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.4%

Hispanic:

39.0%

White:

16.3%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare Red Oak Middle to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 28th percentile in 2023 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 33rd (2026) from a 28th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (37% vs 47% meeting standards)

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

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Texas avg47%

1,575^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

518^th of 951Red Oak 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.7	1575 of 2335	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.3	1517 of 2344	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.2	1465 of 2372	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.6	1674 of 2330	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.0	1229 of 2254	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.8	1057 of 2252	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	754 of 2193	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	804 of 2080	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.5	806 of 2027	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.3	757 of 1987	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.1	442 of 2043	78.4%	★★★★☆
2014	68.1	580 of 1987	70.8%	★★★★☆
2013	57.6	839 of 1973	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.4	723 of 1951	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.6	791 of 1895	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.4	848 of 1803	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.1	543 of 1763	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	42.6	1177 of 1718	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	758 of 1684	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.3	591 of 1585	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.2	689 of 1582	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.4	512 of 1573	67.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	690 of 1295	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.4	504 of 997	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	627 of 1280	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.2	847 of 1273	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	535 of 1251	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	364 of 1213	70.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	325 of 1193	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	58.2	383 of 1167	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	368 of 505	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.0	563 of 617	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	37.5	451 of 616	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.1	538 of 606	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	7.1	569 of 589	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	41.1	1234 of 2182	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	996 of 2118	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.9	825 of 2058	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.6	933 of 2008	53.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	752 of 1390	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.0	909 of 1428	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.3	1232 of 1770	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.1	1112 of 1720	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	748 of 1643	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	463 of 1592	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	58.0	404 of 1445	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	42.7	675 of 1376	50.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	1468 of 2240	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.4	1157 of 1825	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	1309 of 2242	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	1457 of 2241	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.6	1164 of 2221	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.6	1068 of 2151	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.9	666 of 2047	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	658 of 2008	67.2%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	1076 of 1497	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	55.9	646 of 1230	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.6	798 of 1481	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.8	682 of 1488	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	648 of 1501	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	511 of 1446	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.0	673 of 1430	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	1380 of 2141	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.3	1173 of 1731	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.8	1260 of 2119	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	1446 of 2116	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.8	1101 of 2077	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.9	827 of 2043	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	595 of 1935	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.0	730 of 1895	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.2	1786 of 2253	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	40.3	1078 of 1820	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	1404 of 2235	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1580 of 2251	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.9	1338 of 2220	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	1111 of 2172	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.2	816 of 2073	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	972 of 2039	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	1565 of 2253	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.6	1300 of 1818	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.6	1557 of 2246	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.8	1737 of 2245	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.9	1281 of 2228	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	976 of 2168	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	825 of 2069	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	960 of 2030	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	16.8	737 of 806	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	38.5	440 of 676	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	535 of 818	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.2	510 of 817	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.6	249 of 813	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.4	350 of 743	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.6	284 of 753	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.5	358 of 720	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	92.7	1 of 41	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	83.4	6 of 41	85.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.4	1423 of 1956	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.5	1271 of 1568	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.9	1364 of 1891	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.6	1221 of 1815	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.9	749 of 1757	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.7	413 of 1712	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	517 of 1626	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	548 of 1597	65.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	1136 of 1731	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.8	908 of 1439	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	1088 of 1733	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.9	1233 of 1749	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.1	965 of 1723	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.9	938 of 1700	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.7	733 of 1684	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.1	780 of 1673	53.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

Native American (2019)98th percentile+32 vs school

African American (2026)47th percentile+14 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)46th percentile+13 vs school

At Risk (2022)43rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)36th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)34th percentile~ school

White (2026)34th percentile~ school

Male (2026)31st percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)28th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)27th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2025)27th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)21st percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)9th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I77%+23 vs state

Reading45%-10 vs state

Social Studies33%~ state avg

Mathematics27%-13 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Red Oak Middle and help other families decide.

Rate Red Oak Middle

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Red Oak Middle

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (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	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 EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading 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
Red Oak Middle	Public	6-8	152 Louise Ritter Blvd	Red Oak	75154	Ellis County	Red Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 617-0066	1,488	87	17.1	62.7%	242 (16.3%)	586 (39.4%)	581 (39.0%)	16 (1.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.8%)	34.7	1575^th of 2335 public middle schools	32.5%		36.3	1517^th of 2344 public middle schools	35.3%	58	77.4			42.9	44.2	48.6	33.5	3.7	31.6	33.5	$8,422
Life Middle Waxahachie	Public, Charter	7-8	3295 N Us Hwy 77	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Life School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 937-0715	551	36	15.3	60.4%	63 (11.4%)	239 (43.4%)	225 (40.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	52.4	971^st of 2335 public middle schools	58.4%		54.4	935^th of 2344 public middle schools	60.1%	36	93.4				57.5	72.6		25.1	38.8	21.0	$8,907
Curtistene S McCowan Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1500 Majestic Meadows Dr	Glenn Heights	75154	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 274-8090	643	28	22.6	78.5%	12 (1.9%)	399 (62.1%)	206 (32.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	20.3	2036^th of 2335 public middle schools	12.8%		21.7	1981^st of 2344 public middle schools	15.5%	55	64.7			32.9	41.1	46.0	26.3	6.3	22.4	9.0	$6,577
Finley J H	Public	6-8	2401 E Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4680	839	58	14.4	49.9%	298 (35.5%)	145 (17.3%)	353 (42.1%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.1%)	33.8	1602^nd of 2335 public middle schools	31.4%		46.1	1190^th of 2344 public middle schools	49.2%	412	54.0	100.0		48.3	46.9	49.0	22.7	18.6	42.5	12.9	$7,992
Coleman J H	Public	6-8	1000 Hwy 77 N	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4790	775	56	13.7	47.4%	289 (37.3%)	134 (17.3%)	305 (39.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.5%)	54.8	897^th of 2335 public middle schools	61.6%		57.3	868^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.0%	29	90.4	100.0		49.6	52.7	58.3	41.5	25.2	60.5	28.5	$8,895
Iltexas Lancaster Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1900 W Pleasant Run Rd	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 862-4237	379	21	18.2	83.9%	9 (2.4%)	135 (35.6%)	221 (58.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	30.3	1706^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.9%		6.5	2284^th of 2344 public middle schools	2.6%	578	84.9		83.9	36.9	42.9	36.1	30.3	30.3	31.4	18.6	$8,401
Howard J H	Public	6-8	265 Broadhead Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4771	918	55	16.6	50.2%	281 (30.6%)	228 (24.8%)	355 (38.7%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.9%)	45.3	1201^st of 2335 public middle schools	48.6%		41.7	1338^th of 2344 public middle schools	42.9%	137	96.9	90.9		47.7	45.1	54.5	37.5	21.1	55.0	24.9	$7,794
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center	Public	6	1005 Westridge	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 218-1577	473	35	13.5	84.1%	3 (0.6%)	333 (70.4%)	122 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)								(n/a)				43.3			29.6				$8,494
Lancaster Middle	Public	7-8	822 W Pleasant Run Rd	Lancaster	75146	Dallas County	Lancaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 218-1660	908	65	14.0	85.2%	15 (1.7%)	650 (71.6%)	226 (24.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.3%)	24.7	1907^th of 2335 public middle schools	18.3%		19.3	2042^nd of 2344 public middle schools	12.9%	135	87.3				39.3	39.4		24.6	15.2	16.6	$6,720
Ellis County Jjaep	Public	6	2272 Fm 878	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Palmer Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 449-3389	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Red Oak Middle

How many students attend Red Oak Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,488 students attended Red Oak Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Red Oak Middle?

Students at Red Oak Middle are 39% African American, 39% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Red Oak Middle in?

Red Oak Independent School District (Isd)

Is Red Oak Middle a good school?

Red Oak Middle ranks 1575^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Red Oak Middle attend?

Students who attend Red Oak Middle usually go on to attend Red Oak High School

Rate Red Oak Middle!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Red Oak, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Red Oak Middle!

Latest Texas data All new data »

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.