Stanton Middle, Stanton TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Stanton Middle

Stanton Middle serves grades six through eight in Stanton, a small county seat in West Texas tied to the oil-and-gas economy of the Permian Basin. The school draws from a community that values stability, homeownership, and practical, reliable living. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and roughly two-thirds are Hispanic, with most others white. The enrollment is small for a middle school, running close to capacity for the three grades.

The academic picture is mixed and uneven across grades and subjects. Eighth-grade math stands out as a relative strength, with more than half of students reaching proficiency. Seventh-grade English language arts also shows solid performance, with a majority of students meeting or exceeding the standard. By contrast, sixth-grade math and English language arts both run substantially lower, with fewer than half of students proficient. Eighth-grade science and social studies present soft spots, with proficiency well below the midpoint in both. Math overall shows reasonable breadth across the grades, but science and social studies proficiency trails notably. Across all tested subjects, students reaching the highest mastery level remain small in number.

Within Martin County's school districts, Stanton Middle ranks in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. This positioning suggests that families considering this school should understand that state test performance is below the county norm and that students will need close support to build proficiency in core subjects.

The school's strengths lie in its small size and its role as the sole middle school in the district, which can mean personalized attention and stable staffing. The community itself is close-knit and family-oriented, with most residents owning homes and working in energy or agriculture. Stanton is compact and walkable within town limits, though car-dependent for anything beyond a short distance. Housing remains affordable by state and national standards, and the area is experiencing renewed population interest tied to the energy economy and low cost of living.

For a family evaluating Stanton Middle, the relevant question is whether this school's academic trajectory and peer environment fit their needs. The school is not a strong performer on standardized measures, but it may offer the intimacy and community connection that some families value. A parent may want to look into further with the school what supports exist for sixth and seventh graders to build math and English skills, and how the school addresses the weaker results in science and social studies. For families relocating to the Permian Basin for work, or for those who prioritize community belonging over test-centered achievement metrics, Stanton Middle may serve as a stable, known option. For those seeking stronger academic performance, the data suggest looking closely at what is driving the performance gaps and what interventions the school has in place.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 631%

School 31% · District 31%

▼ 3 pts below state median

Grade 733%

School 33% · District 33%

▲ 6 pts above state median

Grade 865%

School 65% · District 65%

▲ 23 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 642%

School 42% · District 42%

▼ 10 pts below state median

Grade 756%

School 56% · District 56%

▲ 7 pts above state median

Grade 863%

School 63% · District 63%

▲ 8 pts above state median

Science

Grade 832%

School 32% · District 32%

▼ 10 pts below state median

Social studies

Grade 821%

School 21% · District 21%

▼ 3 pts below state median

This schoolSTANTON 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-income30%Higher-income54%24 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income46%Higher-income60%14 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income47%Higher-income75%28 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income25%Higher-income37%12 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income26%Higher-income37%11 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income53%Higher-income77%24 pp gap