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Tahoka Middle

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Tahoka Middle ranks 890 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

890^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Tahoka Middle in Tahoka, TX, is a small, rural school serving 134 students in grades 6-8 within the Tahoka Independent School District (Isd), where about two-thirds of students come from low-income households. This school has shown a remarkable turnaround, climbing from a low state ranking in 2019 to a 3-star rating and the 62nd percentile in recent years, a testament to its effective improvement strategies despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty community.

A standout strength is mathematics, where Tahoka Middle consistently outperforms state averages, particularly in 6th and 7th grades, and even surpasses the nearby Lubbock-Cooper Middle in some years. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and higher per-pupil spending ($13,117) compared to Lubbock-Cooper ($9,137), allowing for more individualized attention. However, science and social studies scores lag behind state averages, and the school does not offer an Algebra I pathway, which could put students at a disadvantage for advanced high school coursework.

Notable internal disparities exist: female students rank in the 76th percentile statewide, while male students rank in the 40th percentile, a significant gap that warrants attention. Support for vulnerable subgroups is inconsistent, with special education students ranking poorly in recent years before a slight improvement. Overall, Tahoka Middle is a school that has engineered a strong academic recovery, excelling in math and offering a supportive environment, but it must address performance gaps and expand advanced learning opportunities to ensure all students thrive.

134

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,607

Per pupil spending ?

66.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2028 Ave P
Tahoka, TX 79373-1500

(806) 561-4538

District: Tahoka Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Tahoka Middle usually attend:

High:

Tahoka High School

Feeder schools for Tahoka Middle:

Elementary:

Tahoka Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.2%

White:

35.1%

African American:

2.2%

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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 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Texas avg45%

890^th 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 ?

420^th of 951Tahoka 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	890 of 2335	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.8	1304 of 2344	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.3	916 of 2372	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.1	789 of 2330	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.5	621 of 2254	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	42.3	1244 of 2252	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.1	1661 of 2193	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.2	1459 of 2080	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.3	1358 of 2027	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.2	1090 of 1987	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.3	1262 of 2043	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.0	782 of 1987	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.2	994 of 1973	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.7	879 of 1951	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.6	505 of 1895	73.4%	★★★★☆
2010	59.9	752 of 1803	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.6	959 of 1763	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.5	788 of 1718	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.3	756 of 1684	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.0	907 of 1585	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.1	733 of 1582	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.1	298 of 1573	81.1%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	53.2	787 of 2182	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.4	1241 of 2118	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.0	2010 of 2058	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	21.6	1859 of 2008	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	543 of 2240	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	59.5	603 of 1825	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.4	1029 of 2242	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	1011 of 2241	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.5	764 of 2221	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.0	1084 of 2151	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.6	1500 of 2047	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.3	1479 of 2008	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	684 of 1497	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.5	885 of 1230	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	72.0	358 of 1481	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	46.4	991 of 1488	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.2	820 of 1501	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.4	1084 of 1446	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	56.6	729 of 1430	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	1205 of 2141	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.5	1079 of 1731	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.4	1384 of 2119	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	1267 of 2116	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.9	869 of 2077	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.6	1365 of 2043	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.6	1772 of 1935	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.4	1503 of 1895	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	1036 of 2253	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.8	1124 of 1820	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.0	618 of 2235	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	57.2	784 of 2251	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	396 of 2220	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	44.3	1164 of 2172	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.6	1767 of 2073	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.3	1711 of 2039	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.1	1343 of 2253	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.8	1274 of 1818	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.9	789 of 2246	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	525 of 2245	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	563 of 2228	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	42.6	1181 of 2168	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.7	1714 of 2069	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.8	1454 of 2030	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	1125 of 1956	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	20.8	1429 of 1568	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.2	1706 of 1891	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	35.5	1182 of 1815	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	792 of 1757	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	21.6	1638 of 1712	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.2	798 of 1626	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.1	1078 of 1597	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.7	521 of 1731	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	661 of 1439	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.6	331 of 1733	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	299 of 1749	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	407 of 1723	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	45.8	919 of 1700	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	984 of 1684	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	1106 of 1673	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)76th percentile+14 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile+8 vs school

At Risk (2022)64th percentile-9 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)54th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)44th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)42nd percentile-19 vs school

Male (2026)40th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading61%+6 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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	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 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
Tahoka Middle	Public	6-8	2028 Ave P	Tahoka	79373	Lynn County	Tahoka Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 561-4538	134	12	10.9	66.4%	47 (35.1%)	3 (2.2%)	82 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	55.2	890^th of 2335 public middle schools	61.9%		42.8	1304^th of 2344 public middle schools	44.4%	414		48.8	65.5	68.6	27.9	29.4	49.2	29.4	$8,607
Lubbock-Cooper Middle	Public	6-8	16310 Loop 493	Lubbock	79423	Lubbock County	Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 993-2331	901	67	13.3	31.3%	481 (53.4%)	21 (2.3%)	366 (40.6%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.3%)	64.3	646^th of 2335 public middle schools	72.3%		62.9	720^th of 2344 public middle schools	69.3%	74	98.7	60.6	59.9	67.8	45.1	27.3	58.5	29.4	$6,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Tahoka Middle

How many students attend Tahoka Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Tahoka Middle.

What high school do graduates of Tahoka Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Tahoka Middle?

Students at Tahoka Middle are 61% Hispanic, 35% White, 2% African American.

Is Tahoka Middle a good school?

Tahoka Middle ranks 890^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Tahoka Middle in?

Tahoka Independent School District (Isd)

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

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