Summary:
In zip code 79413, there is one middle school, Evans Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Lubbock, Texas, as part of the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).
Evans Middle is a school of stark contrasts. It has a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1, with per-student spending at $9,296. The school excels in advanced coursework, with 83.33% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the district average of 47.5% and the state average of 54.03%. However, this strength masks a critical weakness: only 10.87% of 7th graders are proficient in math, compared to the state average of 29.41%. This "math paradox" suggests the school effectively accelerates top performers but struggles with foundational math for the majority of students. In contrast, 8th-grade Social Studies is a hidden strength, with 34.11% proficient versus the state's 31.69%.
Despite stable or slightly improving scores in some subjects, Evans Middle has a declining state ranking, dropping from the 65th percentile in 2023-2024 to a projected 51st percentile for 2025-2026. This indicates that other Texas schools are improving faster. The school remains a relative bright spot within its district, consistently outperforming the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) averages in nearly every subject. With a 55.89% free/reduced lunch rate, the school serves a moderately economically disadvantaged population, yet its overall performance highlights both significant achievements and areas needing urgent attention, particularly in 7th-grade math.
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