A
Very Good
89/100

Idalou Middle

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 403 7TH ST, Idalou, TX 79329
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Texas
Growth
A
Students gain 1.15 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
B+
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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
293
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%74/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.15 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.38 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% 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 −7 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 proficiency46% (+6 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency59% (+24 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
White62%67%reading +7 pts, math +13 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic27%47%reading -6 pts, math +20 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income22%32%reading -8 pts, math +7 pts46th 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 403 7TH ST
City Idalou
ZIP Code 79329
District 4824120
NCES School ID 482412002689
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79329

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,725
Per Capita Income $32,576
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,800
Median Rent $758
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Idalou Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.1%
Hispanic/Latino 36.5%
Black 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 293
Teachers (FTE) 24.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Idalou Middle?
Idalou Middle has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Idalou Middle?
Idalou Middle has 293 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Idalou Middle serve?
Idalou Middle serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Idalou Middle receive per student?
Idalou Middle receives $11,970 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Idalou Middle in 79329 ▼
Avg Home Value
$260,636
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+12.2%
% Renters
25.1%

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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