C
Below Average
51/100

Craig Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 702 S JUDGE ELY BLVD, Abilene, TX 79601
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Texas
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
757
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−11 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency31% (−4 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -8 pts, math -7 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -13 pts, math -5 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic20%24%reading -13 pts, math -3 pts22nd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading -4 pts, math -19 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income20%22%reading -10 pts, math -3 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 702 S JUDGE ELY BLVD
City Abilene
ZIP Code 79601
District 4807440
NCES School ID 480744011347
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79601

Understanding the community around Craig Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,049
Per Capita Income $20,592
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 82.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,800
Median Rent $931
Owner-Occupied 46.7%
Renter-Occupied 53.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Craig Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.4%
White 30.8%
Black 15.9%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 757
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Craig Middle?
Craig Middle has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Craig Middle?
Craig Middle has 757 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Craig Middle serve?
Craig Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Craig Middle receive per student?
Craig Middle receives $14,351 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Craig Middle in 79601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,712
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,218
1-Year Change
+15.1%
% Renters
53.3%

Other Schools in 79601

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026