Abernathy Middle
Abernathy, TX · Abernathy ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
246th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
505 7TH ST, Abernathy, TX 79311
(806)298-4921NCES ID 480741000009Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Abernathy Middle 246th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 167 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 170 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.3% | 52.9% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 45.7% | 43.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $180K in zip 79311 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Abernathy Middle in?
Abernathy Middle is part of the Abernathy ISD district in Abernathy, Texas.
Is Abernathy Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Abernathy Middle 246th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Abernathy Middle?
Hispanic 53%, White 44%, Black 3% (170 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Abernathy Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79311 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.