Harper Middle
Harper, TX · Harper ISD
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, remote
466th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
23122 W HWY 290, Harper, TX 78631
(830)864-4044NCES ID 482259007007Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harper Middle 466th 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 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 185 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 184 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 81.0% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 15.8% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. 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 $422K in zip 78631 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 Harper Middle
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What school district is Harper Middle in?
Harper Middle is part of the Harper ISD district in Harper, Texas.
Is Harper Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harper Middle 466th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Harper Middle?
White 81%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 2%, Black 1% (184 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harper Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78631 is $422K 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.