Maypearl Middle, Maypearl TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Maypearl Middle

Maypearl Middle serves a small cohort of middle-grade students in a rural Ellis County town where the school sits integrated into the community rather than isolated on a distant campus. The enrollment is modest, with students spread across grades six through eight, and the student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and a portion of families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school draws from a town where Maypearl ISD itself is a primary employer and civic anchor, and where new residential construction and modest population growth are occurring alongside the town's traditional agricultural character.

Academically, the school's profile is mixed and shows a pattern worth understanding grade by grade. Sixth-grade students demonstrate reasonable proficiency in English language arts, with about half meeting or exceeding the state standard. In math, a similar share of sixth graders is proficient. By seventh grade, the picture changes sharply. Math proficiency drops to very low levels, while ELA proficiency also declines to about one-third of students. Eighth grade, however, shows recovery. In ELA, about two-thirds of eighth graders are proficient; in math, proficiency rises to levels approaching or exceeding sixth grade. Eighth graders also show measurable proficiency in science and social studies, with science proficiency around the midpoint and social studies considerably lower. This dip-and-recovery pattern in seventh grade is a feature a parent may want to look into further with the school, since it suggests either a cohort effect, a transition in instruction, or other factors specific to how seventh grade is organized or taught.

Across all tested subjects, when averaged, the school sits above the midpoint for proficiency compared to other districts in Ellis County. Viewed as a single number, overall proficiency is moderate. In terms of performance level, mastery is rare in any subject; the school emphasizes students meeting the standard rather than exceeding it. In English language arts, more students approach proficiency than achieve it. In math, the gap between approaching and meeting is also substantial. Science proficiency is constrained; less than half of eighth graders meet it. Social studies is the weakest area, with only a small fraction of eighth graders proficient, though a large majority do approach the standard.

The school does not have a published program of advanced courses, dual-credit pathways, or specialized offerings in the data available. No information on course access, staffing levels, discipline practices, attendance, or staff-to-student ratios was provided. A parent seeking details about classroom size, teacher experience, specific course sequences, or enrichment opportunities would need to contact the school directly.

The housing market in Maypearl is modest in cost compared to state and national benchmarks. Median home values are moderate, and the town is positioned as accessible to families seeking small-town life within reach of Dallas-Fort Worth employment. Ownership costs and rental percentages both sit within reasonable range for a rural setting with limited urban amenities nearby.

The school is part of a district that, publicly reported sources indicate, is growing in student enrollment across four campuses within an 84-square-mile service area. The district itself is a visible community presence, with schools located on or near the town center. The town's growth is slow and deliberate, balancing newer subdivisions with rural character and acreage properties.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 642%

School 42% · District 42%

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

Grade 75%

School 5% · District 5%

▼ 22 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Grade 862%

School 62% · District 62%

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 653%

School 53% · District 53%

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

Grade 733%

School 33% · District 33%

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 865%

School 65% · District 65%

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

Science

Grade 850%

School 50% · District 50%

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

Social studies

Grade 820%

School 20% · District 20%

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

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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 5Lower-income26%Higher-income52%26 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income45%Higher-income57%12 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income36%Higher-income31%5 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income52%Higher-income71%19 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 5Lower-income16%Higher-income48%32 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income39%Higher-income43%4 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income5%Higher-income5%0 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income67%12 pp gap