Idalou Middle
Idalou, TX · Idalou ISD
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, distant
242nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
403 7TH ST, Idalou, TX 79329
(806)892-1900NCES ID 482412002689Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Idalou Middle 242nd 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 77th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 279 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 293 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 61.1% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 42.5% | 36.5% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 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 $257K in zip 79329 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Idalou Middle in?
Idalou Middle is part of the Idalou ISD district in Idalou, Texas.
Is Idalou Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Idalou Middle 242nd 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 Idalou Middle?
White 61%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 1%, Black 1% (293 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Idalou Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79329 is $257K 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.