Summary:
The two middle schools serving zip code 75110 in Corsicana, TX—Collins Intermediate (grades 5-6) and Corsicana Middle (grades 7-8)—are part of the Corsicana Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 16th percentile statewide. Both schools serve a high-poverty population, with nearly 80% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and consistently score below state averages in reading and math. Collins Intermediate is slightly larger with 891 students, while Corsicana Middle has 857 students, and both maintain similar student-teacher ratios around 14:1.
A standout finding is the stark contrast at Corsicana Middle between its overall math performance and its advanced Algebra I cohort. While only 16.45% of 8th graders were proficient in standard math, 88.24% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam achieved proficiency—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a highly selective advanced math program, but the majority of students are struggling significantly. Meanwhile, Collins Intermediate faces a critical gap for English Language Learners: 0% of 5th graders taking the STAAR Spanish Math exam were proficient in two consecutive years, compared to a 22.32% state average, indicating an urgent need for targeted math support.
Overall, both schools face systemic challenges tied to high poverty, with reading proficiency ranging from 33% to 45% across grades, well below state averages of 53-58%. A slight positive trend is seen in Corsicana Middle's 7th-grade reading, which improved from 38.78% to 41.08% year-over-year. The district spends slightly more per student at Collins Intermediate ($10,316) than at Corsicana Middle ($9,909), but the low overall performance highlights the need for additional resources and targeted interventions to support the majority of students who are not reaching academic benchmarks.
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