Craig Middle
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades 6-8
978th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 43%· Stable
Craig Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Craig Middle 978th 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 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 43th in 2025.
Craig Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 668 students tested
Craig Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 757 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.5% | 48.3% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 36.8% | 30.8% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 13.2% | 15.9% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Craig Middle
Typical home value $214K in zip 79601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Craig Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Taylor County Learning CenterAbilene ISD · 2.2 mi away1,700th of 1,701
ELA 0% - 3Madison MiddleAbilene ISD · 3.6 mi away1,311th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 3Mann MiddleAbilene ISD · 4.1 mi away1,330th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 28% - 9Wylie East J HWylie ISD · 4.7 mi away309th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 56% - 2Clack MiddleAbilene ISD · 5.2 mi away1,451st of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 9Wylie West J HWylie ISD · 7.3 mi away223rd of 1,701
ELA 74% · Math 62% - 8Eula J HEula ISD · 11 mi away471st of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 56% - 6Clyde J HClyde CISD · 12.4 mi away776th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Craig Middle in?
Craig Middle is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Craig Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Craig Middle 978th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Craig Middle?
Hispanic 48%, White 31%, Black 16%, Two or more races 4% (757 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Craig Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79601 is $214K 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.