Kaffie Middle, Corpus Christi TX

Original Research by School Decision on Kaffie Middle

Kaffie Middle serves all three grades of middle school—sixth through eighth—as a regular public campus in the Corpus Christi Independent School District, located in a central part of the city. The school enrolls students from a broad cross-section of the Corpus Christi area, with a student body that is majority Hispanic, alongside White, Asian, and Black students in smaller numbers. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic diversity of the neighborhoods the school draws from.

On state assessments, Kaffie's profile is uneven by grade level. Sixth-graders show stronger results in English language arts than in math, with a majority reaching proficiency in reading but a smaller share in mathematics. Seventh grade marks a significant dip in math proficiency, dropping substantially from sixth grade. By eighth grade, results recover somewhat in math and remain solid in English language arts and science, with just over half of eighth-graders meeting the math standard. Across all grades, the school's average proficiency index—averaging across tested subjects—places it above the midpoint among Nueces County districts, a meaningful position that reflects mixed but not weak overall performance. Science and social studies results in eighth grade show a similar split: science proficiency is notably stronger than social studies.

The variation within and across grades suggests some students are building skill, particularly from seventh to eighth grade in math, while others are struggling earlier. Families might want to look into what math supports or interventions the school offers in the sixth and seventh-grade years. The school tests substantially across all grades and subjects, indicating full participation in state assessments.

Kaffie sits within Corpus Christi ISD during a period of significant district change. In January 2026, the board voted to close seven campuses for the 2026-27 school year, including three middle schools, in response to sharp enrollment decline and budget deficits the district has faced over several years. Kaffie itself was not among the named closures. The district was forced to choose closures after voters rejected a bond measure in November 2024 that would have funded new construction and renovations. The consolidation signals a shrinking district, meaning families considering this area should be aware that school attendance zones are shifting and that resources are being focused on fewer campuses. The property tax rate in the district has been held flat in recent years, even as the district manages operating deficits.

The housing market in the Corpus Christi area is accessible compared to state and national benchmarks. Median home values in the zip code are somewhat below the Texas average, and rental costs track at roughly one-fifth of household income, with monthly rents notably lower than typical mortgage payments. The city itself is car-dependent overall, though the downtown bayfront and Marina Arts District offer more walkable, urban neighborhoods. Growth is concentrated on the Southside and westside, with new residential developments like Saratoga Ridge and the Mirabella project attracting families seeking newer infrastructure and schools. The region's economy is anchored by military installations, energy and petrochemical refineries, healthcare systems, and education, with modest recent job growth.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 636%

School 36% · District 28% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 715%

School 15% · District 18% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 853%

School 53% · District 46% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 51% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 755%

School 55% · District 48% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 864%

School 64% · District 53% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Science

Grade 854%

School 54% · District 38% · ▲ 16 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 832%

School 32% · District 22% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

This schoolCORPUS CHRISTI ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income54%Higher-income70%16 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income42%Higher-income63%21 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income52%Higher-income72%20 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income22%Higher-income46%24 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income5%Higher-income22%17 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income38%Higher-income64%26 pp gap