Summary:
In zip code 76802 (Early, Texas), there is one middle school, Early Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Early Independent School District (Isd), a small community with 230 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
Early Middle consistently outperforms state averages across nearly all subjects, earning a 4-star rating from Schooldigger for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 20-28% of Texas middle schools. The school excels particularly in reading, with 8th graders achieving 78.08% proficiency compared to the state average of 58.69%, and in 7th grade mathematics, where 50% of students are proficient versus 29.41% statewide. The most dramatic standout is in Algebra I, an advanced course typically taken by 8th graders, where 77.78% of test-takers are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong advanced math program that prepares students well. The school also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and spends $11,274 per student, indicating efficient resource use to achieve high results.
One notable finding is year-over-year volatility in 8th grade math scores, which dropped to 37.04% in 2024-2025 before rebounding to 58.67% in 2025-2026—a 21.63 percentage point swing that may reflect a challenging cohort or curriculum change. Overall, Early Middle offers a well-rounded education with strong reading and math programs, a low student-teacher ratio, and consistent academic excellence, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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