Del Rio Middle

Del Rio Middle is a public middle school in Del Rio, Texas, serving 1,414 students in grades 7-8. As part of the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools and holds a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to its peers.

While Del Rio Middle's African American students have performed relatively better, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for this subgroup, the school's Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students have all struggled, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of the state. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics and Social Studies, though it performs better on Algebra I and English I End-of-Course exams. Additionally, Del Rio Middle has had higher dropout rates than the state average in recent years.

Interestingly, the nearby Heritage Academy of Del Rio Middle, a public charter school, generally outperforms Del Rio Middle across most academic metrics, including higher test scores and lower dropout rates. This suggests that the challenges faced by Del Rio Middle may be common to schools serving economically disadvantaged communities, as over 70% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the specific needs of underperforming student subgroups and improving overall instructional quality could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve student success.