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Sanger Middle

Q: Is Sanger Middle a good school?

Sanger Middle ranks 883 rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

883^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Sanger Middle in Sanger, TX, serves 426 students in grades 7 and 8 and is part of the Sanger Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top third of Texas districts. The school has a consistent 3-star rating, placing it above average compared to other middle schools statewide, and serves a moderately diverse student body with about 43% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

The standout strength of Sanger Middle is its exceptional Algebra I program, with proficiency rates reaching 100% in the most recent year—far exceeding the state average and outperforming nearby schools like Ponder J H (95%) and Krum Middle (85%). This success in advanced math, however, creates a statistical dip in standard 7th and 8th-grade math scores, as top students are pulled into Algebra I. Reading scores are also strong, with 8th-grade proficiency at 62.7%, beating the state average and schools like Terrie McNabb Middle (56.9%). Notably, Sanger Middle and its district significantly outperform nearby Denton Independent School District (Isd) schools, such as Calhoun Middle and Strickland Middle, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

While the school excels in many areas, it faces challenges with English Language Learners, who ranked in the 31st percentile in the most recent year—a significant improvement from the 4th percentile the year before, but still a critical weakness. The Gifted and Talented program has shown some volatility, with rankings fluctuating from the 90th percentile to the 47th percentile and back to the 70th percentile over recent years. The school’s dropout rate is low at 0.7%, though slightly higher than the district average. Overall, Sanger Middle offers a strong academic foundation, particularly in advanced math and reading, making it a solid choice for families in the area.

426

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,133

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 N Berry
Sanger, TX 76266-9635

(940) 458-7916

District: Sanger Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Sanger Middle usually attend:

High:

Sanger High School

Feeder schools for Sanger Middle:

Elementary:	Butterfield Elementary
	Chisholm Trail Elementary
	Clear Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

35.4%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Texas avg47%

883^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

315^th of 951Sanger 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	55.7	883 of 2335	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	885 of 2344	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	772 of 2372	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	868 of 2330	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.5	975 of 2254	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.2	816 of 2252	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	892 of 2193	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.2	465 of 2080	77.6%	★★★★☆
2017	50.8	863 of 2027	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.4	1165 of 1987	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.7	714 of 2043	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.9	502 of 1987	74.7%	★★★★☆
2013	66.5	580 of 1973	70.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	373 of 1951	80.9%	★★★★☆
2011	58.1	850 of 1895	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.8	785 of 1803	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.4	857 of 1763	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	37.1	1305 of 1718	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	52.6	895 of 1684	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.0	810 of 1585	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.4	666 of 1582	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.6	448 of 1573	71.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.5	418 of 1295	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.7	607 of 997	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.4	426 of 1280	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	381 of 1273	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	39.4	724 of 1251	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.2	661 of 1213	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.3	1135 of 1193	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	34.4	755 of 1167	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	26.8	1812 of 2182	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.2	1420 of 2118	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.7	1529 of 2058	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.0	1142 of 2008	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	956 of 1390	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	14.7	1371 of 1428	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	1346 of 1770	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.6	1705 of 1720	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.1	1527 of 1643	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	1286 of 1592	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.2	1253 of 1445	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.7	1136 of 1376	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.7	929 of 2240	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.5	799 of 1825	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	655 of 2242	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	601 of 2241	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	55.0	864 of 2221	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.5	682 of 2151	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.9	837 of 2047	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	495 of 2008	75.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	452 of 1497	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.7	654 of 1230	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	77.5	146 of 1481	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	70.7	387 of 1488	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	89 of 1501	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	65.6	535 of 1446	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.4	115 of 1430	92.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	1144 of 2141	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.9	753 of 1731	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.5	1150 of 2119	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	1169 of 2116	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	1367 of 2077	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.3	916 of 2043	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.1	1148 of 1935	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.5	890 of 1895	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	955 of 2253	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.7	950 of 1820	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	934 of 2235	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.2	1062 of 2251	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.2	1294 of 2220	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	1106 of 2172	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	1049 of 2073	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.7	561 of 2039	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	797 of 2253	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.3	626 of 1818	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	878 of 2246	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.0	1085 of 2245	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.3	1138 of 2228	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	978 of 2168	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.5	945 of 2069	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.0	475 of 2030	76.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	325 of 806	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	231 of 676	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.7	131 of 818	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	34.0	573 of 817	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	593 of 813	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.0	490 of 743	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.6	318 of 753	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	303 of 720	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.9	975 of 1956	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.8	912 of 1568	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.0	753 of 1891	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.2	1408 of 1815	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.9	778 of 1757	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	496 of 1712	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.7	662 of 1626	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	385 of 1597	75.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	898 of 1731	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.6	793 of 1439	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	885 of 1733	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	834 of 1749	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	893 of 1723	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.7	945 of 1700	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.2	948 of 1684	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	599 of 1673	64.2%	★★★☆☆

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)70th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2026)68th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)65th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)60th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)50th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)31st percentile-31 vs school

At Risk (2022)17th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading59%+4 vs state

Social Studies36%+4 vs state

Mathematics34%-5 vs state

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by a principal
Monday, April 19, 2021

Good kids, good teachers, good administration. This campus had some problems with a past administrator, but it has turned things around and is a great place to learn!
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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	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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Sanger Middle	Public	7-8	105 N Berry	Sanger	76266	Denton County	Sanger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 458-7916	426	25	17.1	42.7%	232 (54.5%)	17 (4.0%)	151 (35.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	55.7	883^rd of 2335 public middle schools	62.2%		56.3	885^th of 2344 public middle schools	62.2%	2	100.0		60.3	53.9	62.7		31.7	29.4	44.8	35.6	$9,133
Sanger Sixth Grade Campus	Public	6	508 N 7th St	Sanger	76266	Denton County	Sanger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 458-3699	213	12	17.2	54.5%	138 (64.8%)	9 (4.2%)	60 (28.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)											$10,581
Krum Middle	Public	6-8	805 E McCart	Krum	76249	Denton County	Krum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 482-2602	569	37	15.4	39.7%	316 (55.5%)	19 (3.3%)	204 (35.9%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.3%)	47.7	1119^th of 2335 public middle schools	52.1%		51.5	1034^th of 2344 public middle schools	55.9%	85	84.6		56.8	59.4	59.7		29.8	7.3	35.8	30.6	$7,277
Valley View Middle	Public	5-8	804 S Lee St	Valley View	76272	Cooke County	Valley View Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 726-3244	234	25	9.3	35.0%	138 (59.0%)	2 (0.9%)	83 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.4%)	35.9	1534^th of 2335 public middle schools	34.3%		27.9	1802^nd of 2344 public middle schools	23.1%	268		34.9	32.8	40.0	46.4	28.6	27.6	53.3	33.9	14.3	$6,879
Strickland Middle	Public	6-8	3003 N Bell	Denton	76209	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-4200	956	70	13.7	65.7%	269 (28.1%)	118 (12.3%)	524 (54.8%)	12 (1.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.9%)	30.1	1718^th of 2335 public middle schools	26.4%		31.2	1689^th of 2344 public middle schools	27.9%	29	84.1		46.4	45.3	51.3		22.2	6.8	30.9	19.2	$9,740
Calhoun Middle	Public	6-8	1225 Crescent St	Denton	76201	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-2400	852	64	13.3	64.8%	232 (27.2%)	125 (14.7%)	452 (53.1%)	18 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	33.5	1615^th of 2335 public middle schools	30.8%		33.9	1590^th of 2344 public middle schools	32.2%	25	81.5		46.2	49.8	47.8		22.5	9.9	36.0	23.6	$11,476
Terrie McNabb Middle	Public	6-8	815 Sherman Dr	Aubrey	76227	Denton County	Aubrey Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 668-0200	978	54	18.1	34.3%	420 (42.9%)	189 (19.3%)	248 (25.4%)	46 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (7.4%)	58.1	818^th of 2335 public middle schools	65.0%		54.3	942^nd of 2344 public middle schools	59.8%	124	100.0		54.1	62.3	56.9		19.0	41.6	73.3	23.9	$7,770
McMath Middle	Public	6-8	1900 Jason Dr	Denton	76205	Denton County	Denton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 369-3300	644	56	11.5	55.0%	210 (32.6%)	111 (17.2%)	275 (42.7%)	27 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	40.2	1399^th of 2335 public middle schools	40.1%		46.4	1185^th of 2344 public middle schools	49.4%	214	82.9		54.2	51.8	49.5		26.2	15.6	37.9	26.3	$10,137
Pilot Point Selz Middle	Public	6-8	828 S Harrison St	Pilot Point	76258	Denton County	Pilot Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 686-8730	378	27	13.9	47.9%	157 (41.5%)	11 (2.9%)	189 (50.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.5%)	45	1211^th of 2335 public middle schools	48.1%		45	1222^nd of 2344 public middle schools	47.9%	11	95.5		42.6	56.7	63.6		27.3	31.3	22.3	29.6	$8,938
Ponder J H	Public	6-8	300 W Bailey St	Ponder	76259	Denton County	Ponder Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 479-8220	389	29	13.3	43.7%	220 (56.6%)	4 (1.0%)	152 (39.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	48.6	1080^th of 2335 public middle schools	53.7%		51	1047^th of 2344 public middle schools	55.3%	33	94.9		42.6	35.5	57.8		49.7	33.6	50.6	32.0	$8,976

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanger Middle

How many students attend Sanger Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 426 students attended Sanger Middle.

What district is Sanger Middle in?

Sanger Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Sanger Middle attend?

Students who attend Sanger Middle usually go on to attend Sanger High School

Is Sanger Middle a good school?

Sanger Middle ranks 883^rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sanger Middle?

Students at Sanger Middle are 54% White, 35% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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