Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Stafford Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stafford Middle serves the northwest part of Frisco, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stafford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stafford Middle School's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
946 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
To Reach, To Inspire, To Support, To Excel
School Rankings
Stafford Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stafford Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
30%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Middle School's ranking?
Stafford Middle School is ranked #985 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stafford Middle School often compared to?
Stafford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leadership Prep School Secondary, Wilkinson Middle School, Griffin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
946 students attend Stafford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Stafford Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Middle School offer ?
Stafford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stafford Middle School part of?
Stafford Middle School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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