Summary:
In zip code 76901 of San Angelo, Texas, there are two middle schools serving grades 6 through 8: Lone Star Middle and Grape Creek Middle.
Grape Creek Middle stands out as the higher-performing school overall, showing a strong upward trend in state rankings from the 26th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026. This school, part of Grape Creek Independent School District (Isd), demonstrates more balanced academic proficiency across subjects, with 7th-grade math scores exceeding the state average and 8th-grade Social Studies significantly outperforming both Lone Star Middle and the state. With a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 and higher per-student spending of $9,449, Grape Creek appears to be using its resources effectively to drive improvement. In contrast, Lone Star Middle, part of San Angelo Independent School District (Isd), has remained stagnant in the 33rd to 40th percentile range. However, Lone Star excels in one specific area: its Algebra I program, where over 96% of test-takers achieve proficiency, dramatically exceeding the state average of 54%.
The most notable finding is the stark contrast in math programs. While Lone Star Middle has an exceptional advanced math track for select students, its general 6th and 7th-grade math proficiency is alarmingly low, with only 9.5% of 7th graders proficient in 2025-2026. This suggests resources are concentrated on top performers, leaving many students behind. Meanwhile, Grape Creek Middle shows more uniform math scores across all grades. Overall, Grape Creek Middle offers a more consistent educational experience with recent improvements, while Lone Star Middle provides an elite math pathway for advanced students but struggles with core subject proficiency for the majority of its larger student body of 790 students.
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