Serving 293 students in grades 5-8, Idalou Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Idalou Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idalou Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Idalou Middle School is ranked #1362 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idalou Middle School?
293 students attend Idalou Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Idalou Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idalou Middle School?
Idalou Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idalou Middle School offer ?
Idalou Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Idalou Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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