The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ingram Middle
Ingram Middle is a public middle school serving grades six through eight in the small Hill Country town of Ingram, Texas, part of Ingram Independent School District. The school sits in a rural-residential setting about six to eight miles west of Kerrville, in a community known for ranching, guest ranches, and river-based tourism. The surrounding area skews toward family homeownership and has a conservative demographic profile.
The student body reflects the composition of the Hill Country: a majority white enrollment with a substantial Hispanic enrollment, and a high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating an economically mixed population. Enrollment is modest, with roughly equal numbers across the three grade levels. Special population data (English learners and students with IEPs) were not available, so a parent may want to check with the school directly on support services for those populations.
On state assessments for 2024-25, the school shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In English language arts, proficiency improves significantly by eighth grade, with roughly half the sixth graders meeting or exceeding the standard, about half of seventh graders doing so, and approaching three-fifths of eighth graders meeting standards. In mathematics, the picture is steeper: sixth grade shows roughly half meeting standards, but seventh grade performance drops sharply to a small portion, and eighth grade recovers substantially with about three-fifths meeting standards. Science results are constrained by a very small tested group; social studies in eighth grade shows about two-fifths of students meeting standards. Overall, performance across all subjects sits below the midpoint among the districts in Kerr County.
The trajectory within grades suggests seventh-grade math deserves particular attention. A parent may want to explore the school's approach to that grade level and whether additional support is available. English performance shows more typical middle-school stability or improvement. The school has not yet reported a graduation rate, as it serves only middle grades.
On a positive note, Ingram ISD recently lowered its property tax rate, making the cost of living in the district more affordable for families. A 2022 voter-approved general obligation bond is funding facility improvements, including new classrooms, expanded cafeteria and gym space, and security upgrades such as controlled-entry vestibules at school entrances, which represents an investment in school safety and capacity to accommodate growth. These improvements carry long-term costs through the tax rate, but they speak to the district's commitment to modernizing its facilities.
The town itself is quiet and car-dependent, centered on the Guadalupe River and the Ingram Dam, which serves as a community gathering spot. An old downtown holds art galleries and small shops. The area experienced severe flooding in July 2025 that caused significant loss of life and property damage across the Hill Country; recovery was still underway in early 2026, though the immediate crisis had passed and schools reopened. For families in the area, this recent disruption is part of the immediate context.
Ingram Middle fits families seeking a small-school rural environment in a tight-knit, conservative community where homeownership is common. The school's academic performance shows strength in reading and writing and eighth-grade math, but seventh-grade math performance warrants a conversation with the school about curriculum, pacing, or available interventions before enrollment.
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