Summary:
In zip code 75489, there is one middle school, Tom Bean Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with a small enrollment of 170 students in the Tom Bean area of Texas.
Tom Bean Middle is a school of contrasts, excelling in some areas while facing challenges in others. The 8th-grade class is a standout, consistently outperforming the state average in multiple subjects, including Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. However, mathematics is a critical weakness for the lower grades, with only 26.42% of 6th graders and 21.74% of 7th graders proficient in math in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to state averages. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and per-student spending of $12,147, yet its state ranking dropped from the 59th percentile to the 45th percentile between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, indicating volatile year-over-year performance. Social Studies is a consistent strength, with the school outperforming the state average in both years of data.
Part of the Tom Bean Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating, the school has a 0.0% dropout rate and 38.24% of students are economically disadvantaged. The small class sizes and competitive spending suggest that the school's struggles in math and reading may stem from instructional strategies rather than resource limitations. For parents, this school offers a strong 8th-grade program and consistent social studies performance, but requires attention to foundational math skills in the lower grades.
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