Summary:
In the 78414 zip code of Corpus Christi, Texas, two middle schools—Kaffie Middle and Adkins Middle—serve grades 6-8 within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 49th percentile statewide.
Adkins Middle stands out as a rising star, showing the most dramatic improvement in state ranking—jumping from the 52nd to the 76th percentile over two years and earning a 4-star rating. Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (48.65% free/reduced lunch) and having lower spending per student ($7,095), Adkins achieves strong academic outcomes, including the highest single subject score in the area: 71.22% proficiency in 8th Grade Reading. It also boasts a very low dropout rate of 0.2% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. In contrast, Kaffie Middle is the larger school with 1,154 students and excels in advanced coursework, particularly Algebra I, where an exceptional 95.28% of students are proficient—nearly double the district and state averages. Kaffie also shows consistent reading scores across all grades (60-62% proficient) and a 4-star rating, though it has a higher dropout rate (1.0%) and a larger student-teacher ratio (20:1).
A key finding is the contrast in math performance: both schools struggled with 7th Grade Math in 2024-2025, but Kaffie saw a dramatic one-year improvement to 48.3% proficiency in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average. However, 8th Grade Math remains a weakness for both schools, likely because top math students take Algebra I, leaving a less-proficient cohort in standard math classes. Overall, Adkins Middle demonstrates efficient resource use and strong core subject performance, while Kaffie Middle is a powerhouse for advanced math, offering distinct strengths for families to consider.
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