Plains Middle
Plains, TX · Plains ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, remote
1,073rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
811 COWBOY WAY, Plains, TX 79355
(806)456-7490NCES ID 483504007102Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Plains Middle 1,073rd 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 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 88 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 94 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.9% | 61.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 35.7% | 35.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $188K in zip 79355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Plains Middle
What school district is Plains Middle in?
Plains Middle is part of the Plains ISD district in Plains, Texas.
Is Plains Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Plains Middle 1,073rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Plains Middle?
Hispanic 62%, White 35%, Two or more races 2%, American Indian 1% (94 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Plains Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79355 is $188K 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.