Summary:
In zip code 76255, there is one middle school, Nocona Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Nocona Independent School District (Isd), a small school with 176 students in a rural Texas area.
Nocona Middle shows a mixed but improving performance profile. The school ranks in the 60th percentile of Texas middle schools, earning 3 out of 5 stars, and its ranking has steadily improved over the past three years. A standout strength is its advanced math program: 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient, nearly double the state average. The school also excels in 8th-grade science, with 63.79% proficient compared to the state's 46.25%. However, standard math performance in 6th and 7th grades is a significant weakness, with only about 19-25% of students proficient, far below state averages. Social studies is another persistent challenge, with 8th-grade scores consistently lagging behind the state. The school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, which may allow for more individualized attention, and it maintains a 0% dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong advanced academics and science programs, balanced against struggles in foundational math and social studies. The 7th-grade reading scores show volatility, swinging from 39.58% proficient to 60% in one year, suggesting possible curriculum or cohort changes. With 70.45% of students economically disadvantaged, the school's positive trajectory and low dropout rate indicate effective support for its students despite challenges. Overall, Nocona Middle offers a solid educational option with notable strengths in advanced subjects, though parents should be aware of the need for extra support in standard math and social studies.
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