Summary:
Blocker Middle is a public middle school located in Texas City, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 865 students. The school is part of the Texas City Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 778 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Blocker Middle has a diverse student population, with 49.6% Hispanic, 24.39% White, and 21.16% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 37% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, only 14% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools.
Blocker Middle's challenges extend beyond academic performance, as the school has seen a fluctuating dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 1.3% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (80.12% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Giles Middle, Fry Intermediate, and schools in the Dickinson ISD and Galveston ISD, Blocker Middle's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and more favorable socioeconomic status.
Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Texas City Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1856th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,875
Students who attend Blocker Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Blocker Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 865
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
49.6%
White:
24.4%
African American:
21.2%
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Two or more races:
4.5%
Asian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%
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