Harper Middle School

23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 166 students in grades 5-8, Harper Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Harper Middle School's student population of 166 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
166 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Harper Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#1548 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
37%
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55-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
14%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
83%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harper Middle School's ranking?
Harper Middle School is ranked #1548 out of 8,079 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Harper Middle School?
166 students attend Harper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Harper Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Middle School?
Harper Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Middle School offer ?
Harper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harper Middle School part of?
Harper Middle School is part of Harper ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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