Summary:
In zip code 78016, there is one middle school, Devine Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 431 students in the Devine Independent School District (Isd), an area where over half of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Devine Middle shows a mixed performance profile. The school excels in advanced mathematics, with 90% to 95% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding state averages. However, this strength contrasts sharply with significant weaknesses in 6th and 7th-grade math, where only 28% and 13% of students were proficient, respectively, both below state benchmarks. Reading is a consistent challenge across all grades, with proficiency rates around 38% to 42%, well below the state average of 53% to 54%. The school has a 0% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8, with spending of $8,606 per student. Its statewide ranking has declined from the 53rd percentile (3 stars) to the 41st percentile (2 stars) in the most recent year.
For parents, this school offers a standout advanced math program for 8th graders but struggles with foundational math skills in earlier grades and reading across all levels. The district itself ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas, suggesting broader systemic challenges. Despite serving a high-need population, the school maintains a perfect dropout record and shows pockets of excellence, particularly in Algebra I. The recent ranking drop highlights the need for targeted support in reading and lower-grade math to ensure all students succeed.
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