Summary:
In zip code 75563, there is one middle school, Mae Luster Stephens J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District, a rural area where 61% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Mae Luster Stephens J H has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, allowing for small class sizes, and spends $13,090 per student. However, academic performance is a major concern. The school ranks in the 14th percentile statewide (1 star) and has been in the bottom quartile for three consecutive years. While the school excels in Algebra I, with 100% of tested 8th graders proficient in 2025-2026, this contrasts sharply with overall math scores: 0% of 7th graders were proficient in math that year, and only 26.92% of 8th graders were proficient in standard math. Reading proficiency is also below state averages, ranging from 40% in 6th grade to 47.06% in 8th grade. The dropout rate is 0%.
The most striking finding is the extreme contrast between the school's success in advanced Algebra I and its struggles in general math, particularly the 0% proficiency rate for 7th graders. This suggests that while a select group of students thrives in accelerated math, the majority need significant support. Despite adequate funding and small class sizes, the school's consistently low rankings and declining math scores indicate a systemic challenge that requires immediate instructional intervention. For parents, this school offers a strong advanced math program for a few students, but the overall academic environment is struggling, especially in mathematics.
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