Summary:
In zip code 76877, there is one middle school, San Saba Middle, serving grades 5 through 8 in San Saba, Texas, with 216 students and a high level of economic need, as 73.15% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
San Saba Middle shows a positive upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 51st percentile to the 57th percentile over the last three years, earning a 3-star rating. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 and a 0% dropout rate, indicating strong student support. However, performance varies sharply by subject. Reading is a clear strength, with 7th and 8th graders outperforming the state average in the most recent year. Social Studies is also a standout area, with 8th graders scoring 40.35% proficient compared to the state average of 31.69%. In contrast, Math is a consistent weakness, with every grade level scoring below the state average, and Science is a critical challenge, with only 10% of 5th graders and 22.45% of 8th graders proficient in 2024-2025, far below state averages.
The school serves a high-need population with spending slightly below the state average ($10,014 per student), yet it achieves good results in Reading and Social Studies while maintaining a 0% dropout rate. Year-over-year performance can be volatile, as seen in 5th-grade Reading dropping from 64% to 40.48% proficiency, while 7th-grade Reading jumped from 51.67% to 64.58%. The district, San Saba Independent School District (Isd), is ranked 522 out of 951 districts in Texas (45th percentile, 2-star rating), making the school’s upward trend even more notable. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and strong reading instruction, but Math and Science remain key areas for improvement.
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