Summary:
In the 75148 zip code of Malakoff, Texas, there are three middle schools serving grades 5 through 8 across two distinct school districts: Malakoff J H and Malakoff Intermediate in the Malakoff Independent School District (Isd), and Cross Roads J H in the Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd).
Cross Roads J H is the standout school in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 8% of Texas middle schools. It significantly outperforms both state averages and its local peers in nearly every subject, with 7th-grade math proficiency at 74% compared to the state's 29%. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 and achieves excellent results with lower per-student spending ($11,472) than Malakoff J H ($12,314). In contrast, Malakoff J H is a 2-star school with mixed results; while its 8th graders perform well in Reading (64% proficient) and Algebra I (81% proficient), its 7th graders struggle in Math. Malakoff Intermediate generally falls below state averages in Math and Science but shows strength in 6th-grade Reading (64% vs. 54% state).
A key takeaway is the strong performance in Algebra I across both districts, with Cross Roads J H achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate and Malakoff J H at 81%. The data also reveals a stark contrast between the two districts, with Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd) ranking 78th in Texas and Malakoff Independent School District (Isd) ranking 312th. Notably, Malakoff J H has shown a positive upward trend in its state ranking over the past three years, suggesting ongoing improvement.
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