Summary:
In zip code 76078 (Rhome, TX), there is one middle school, Chisholm Trail Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 as part of the Northwest Independent School District (ISD), with an enrollment of 878 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Chisholm Trail Middle presents a mixed academic profile. The school's standout feature is its advanced math program: in the 2025-2026 school year, 90.22% of students taking Algebra I were proficient, far exceeding the district average of 58.34% and the state average of 54.03%. However, performance in standard grade-level math is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math (32.57%, 18.96%, and 28.82%, respectively) all falling below both district and state averages. Reading is a relative strength, with 7th and 8th-grade reading proficiency (54.64% and 60.19%) meeting or exceeding state averages. The school has maintained a consistent state ranking around the 42nd percentile over the past three years and reported a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
Overall, Chisholm Trail Middle is a school of contrasts. It excels at preparing advanced math students for high school coursework but struggles with standard math instruction, suggesting a potential gap between its advanced and general education tracks. While reading scores are a bright spot, the school consistently scores below the Northwest ISD average in most standard subjects. Parents should note the school's strong advanced math program and relatively stable performance, while also being aware of the challenges in standard math and the need to support students in those courses.
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