Lexington Middle, Lexington TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lexington Middle

Lexington Middle serves grades six through eight in a small rural school in north central Lee County, Texas, roughly an hour east of Austin. The school enrolls a modest student body with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students and a very small number of Native American and Native Hawaiian students. Data on students with individual education plans and English learners was not available.

The school's test results paint a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency hovers around the low-to-mid range across the grade levels, with sixth grade slightly ahead of seventh grade. Math shows more variation: sixth graders are below the midpoint, seventh graders sit near the midpoint, and eighth graders reach a stronger performance level. Science, tested only in eighth grade, sits modestly above midpoint. Social studies, also an eighth-grade assessment, falls below the midpoint. Overall, the school's proficiency index places it above the county's median performance when looking across all tested subjects and grade levels, positioning it in the top quartile among districts in Lee County.

The pattern across grade levels reveals a general upward trajectory in both math and English language arts as students progress. This is a characteristic common among middle schools, where cumulative skill-building in foundational subjects often shows gains by eighth grade. However, the wide variation in proficiency between sixth and eighth grade math, and the weaker performance in social studies, suggest that consistent skill maintenance and content mastery are ongoing priorities. A parent may want to look into the school's approach to eighth-grade social studies and its strategies for sustaining gains in the middle grades.

The comparison to neighboring districts in Lee County shows Lexington Middle's overall proficiency measure is notably stronger, placing it solidly above median performance in the county. This is a strength worth noting for families considering this school.

The school sits in Lexington proper, a working ranching and agricultural community of limited size where the schools serve as the social and civic hub. Housing in the area centers on acreage and older homes, with a modest resale market. The local economy is rooted in agriculture and small business; the school itself is a significant employer for the area. Families here tend to have deep roots in the community, and the school environment reflects the rural, tight-knit character of the town.

State testing data on participation rates was not available, and other details such as staff composition, attendance rates, and discipline information were not included in the records provided. The school does not have specialized programs or designations documented in the data reviewed.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 637%

School 37% · District 37%

▲ 3 pts above state median

Grade 749%

School 49% · District 49%

▲ 22 pts above state median

Grade 863%

School 63% · District 63%

▲ 21 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 652%

School 52% · District 52%

even with state median

Grade 749%

School 49% · District 49%

even with state median

Grade 861%

School 61% · District 61%

▲ 6 pts above state median

Science

Grade 854%

School 54% · District 54%

▲ 12 pts above state median

Social studies

Grade 838%

School 38% · District 38%

▲ 14 pts above state median

This schoolLEXINGTON 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-income35%Higher-income60%25 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income32%Higher-income55%23 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income32%Higher-income77%45 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income21%Higher-income47%26 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income29%Higher-income57%28 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income28%Higher-income80%52 pp gap