Summary:
In zip code 76571, there is one middle school, Salado Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 587 students in the Salado, Texas area.
Salado Middle is a standout school that has earned a consistent 4-star rating from the Texas Education Agency for the past three school years. The school is part of the Salado Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 80th percentile statewide. The school boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1, slightly above the state average. One of the most impressive metrics is the school's Algebra I performance, with 88.12% of students scoring proficient on the STAAR End-of-Course exam, dramatically exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this creates an interesting "8th Grade Math Paradox" where only 23.71% of 8th graders were proficient in standard 8th-grade math, suggesting top math students are tracked into advanced Algebra I. Reading scores are consistently strong across all grades, with 8th graders achieving 70.05% proficiency, well above state averages.
Despite its strong performance, the school's state ranking dropped from the 82nd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026, indicating other Texas schools are improving faster. The school operates efficiently with spending of $8,300 per student, below the state average of roughly $10,000-$11,000. Only 19.59% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, a demographic factor that often correlates with higher academic performance. For parents considering this area, Salado Middle offers a high-quality education with strong humanities programs and exceptional advanced math opportunities, though families should be aware of the significant gap between standard and advanced math performance.
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