Summary:
In zip code 76384, there is one middle school, Vernon Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Vernon, Texas, as part of the Vernon Independent School District (Isd).
Vernon Middle has 390 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The school serves a community with high economic need, as 78.72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. A standout feature is the "Algebra I Paradox": while only 13.73% of 7th graders were proficient in grade-level math in 2025-2026, an impressive 91.67% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests the school effectively accelerates a select group of advanced math students, but the majority struggle with standard curriculum. Overall academic proficiency is below state averages across reading, math, and social studies, with 8th-grade social studies at just 18.4% proficient compared to the state's 31.69%. The school's state ranking is in the bottom quartile, at the 23rd percentile, though it has shown a slight upward trend from the 20th percentile in 2024-2025.
Key metrics include a spending per student of $11,307 and a dropout rate of 0.4%, which is double the district's 0.2% rate—a concern for a middle school. The school's consistent underperformance in core subjects, especially math where 7th-grade proficiency was only 2.11% in 2024-2025 versus the state's 31.12%, indicates systemic challenges. However, the modest improvement in ranking and the exceptional Algebra I results highlight potential bright spots. For parents, this school offers a dedicated environment with a low student-teacher ratio, but they should be aware of the wide gap in math achievement and the need for strong support in core academics.
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