Craig Middle
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
978th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 43%· Stable
702 S JUDGE ELY BLVD, Abilene, TX 79601
(325)794-4100NCES ID 480744011347Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 668 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 757 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.3% | 48.3% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 37.1% | 30.8% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 12.8% | 15.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. 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 $214K in zip 79601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Craig Middle
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ELA 0% ▼49Compare - #1311Madison MiddleAbilene ISD · 3.6 mi away1,311th of 1,701
ELA 44% ▼5 · Math 29% ▼9Compare - #1330Mann MiddleAbilene ISD · 4.1 mi away1,330th of 1,701
ELA 44% ▼5 · Math 28% ▼10Compare - #309Wylie East J HWylie ISD · 4.7 mi away309th of 1,701
ELA 71% ▲22 · Math 56% ▲18Compare - #1451Clack MiddleAbilene ISD · 5.2 mi away1,451st of 1,701
ELA 41% ▼8 · Math 25% ▼13Compare - #223Wylie West J HWylie ISD · 7.3 mi away223rd of 1,701
ELA 74% ▲25 · Math 62% ▲24Compare - #471Eula J HEula ISD · 11 mi away471st of 1,701
ELA 58% ▲9 · Math 56% ▲18Compare - #776Clyde J HClyde CISD · 12.4 mi away776th of 1,701
ELA 56% ▲7 · Math 41% ▲3Compare
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.