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Enrollment
969
Middle
DISTRICT 731 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARGYLE ISD·NCES 480867008200
Argyle Middle School
191 S HWY 377, ARGYLE, TX 76226 · (940) 246-2126 · Denton County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL969 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 492 | 51% |
| Grade 8 | 477 | 49% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Argyle Middle School→Argyle High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ARGYLE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
78.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +31.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
73.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +22.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 31 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 52.0% | 26.0% | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| Mathematics | 38.0% | 35.0% | 16.0% | 11.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78.0% | 73.0% |
| 2024-25 | 77.0% | 69.0% |
| 2023-24 | 77.0% | 68.0% |
| 2022-23 | 59.0% | 64.0% |
| 2021-22 | 49.0% | 57.0% |
| 2020-21 | 47.0% | 51.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Argyle Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Denton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #98 of 1,670 ▲ 41 | #7 of 47 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 78.0% | #135 of 1,670 ▲ 18 | #13 of 47 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +14.0pp | #548 of 1,570 | #11 of 44 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 969 | #308 of 1,749 | #8 of 47 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #1,460 of 1,542 | #47 of 47 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #460 of 1,543 | #34 of 47 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +42.7% | #50 of 437 | #2 of 17 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
969
+42 (+5%) vs 2020
+276% since 2000-01, when it was 258
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 969 | 52 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 840 | 55.3 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,168 | 76.9 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 927 | 61 | 15.2:1 | 6% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 679 | 42.1 | 16.1:1 | 7% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 375 | 20 | 18.8:1 | 9% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 316 | 20 | 15.8:1 | 10% (31) |
| 2000-01 | 258 | 20 | 12.9:1 | 7% (17) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Argyle Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 43% (679 to 969); teachers up 24% (42.1 to 52).
About Argyle Middle School
Argyle Middle School is a middle school in ARGYLE, Texas, reachable at (940) 246-2126. Its 969 students are spread across grades 7 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in Texas is about 643 students.
Federal data list 8 schools in ARGYLE ISD, with 6,166 students enrolled.
White students account for 57% of enrollment at Argyle Middle School. Other groups make up 20% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. County-wide, about 57% of residents are White. Argyle Middle School has a diversity index of 61%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 52 full-time positions, a ratio of 18.6:1. For comparison, middle schools in Texas average 14.4:1.
Denton County has about 979,561 residents, and median household income is about $111,498, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Denton County number 267 and enroll about 175,222.
The closest public school to Argyle Middle School is Argyle 6th Grade Center, about 1.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
Argyle Middle School saw enrollment rise 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 18.6 students per teacher, compared with 15.2 in 2020-21.
Community posts for Argyle Middle School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Denton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
979,561
Census ACS
Median income
$111,498
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
267
175,222 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ARGYLE ISD
- Argyle High SchoolHigh · 1,644 students
- Jane Ruestmann Elementary SchoolElementary · 846 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 788 students
- Argyle South Elementary SchoolElementary · 783 students
- Argyle WestElementary · 643 students
- Argyle 6th Grade CenterMiddle · 492 students
Other schools in ARGYLE
- Jane Ruestmann Elementary SchoolElementary · 846 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 788 students
- Lance Thompson Elementary SchoolElementary · 701 students
- Argyle WestElementary · 643 students
- Argyle 6th Grade CenterMiddle · 492 students
Other Argyle Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Argyle Middle. Argyle Middle School is the largest of the 3.
- Argyle MiddleSilver Spring, MD · 868 students
- Argyle MiddleArgyle, WI · 62 students
Nearby schools
- Argyle 6th Grade Center1.2 mi · 492
- Hilltop Elementary School1.3 mi · 788
- Argyle West2.5 mi · 643
- Argyle South Elementary School2.5 mi · 783
- Argyle High School2.7 mi · 1,644
- Universal Academy-Bartonville3.1 mi · 111
Frequently asked questions
About Argyle Middle SchoolHow many students attend Argyle Middle School?
Argyle Middle School enrolls approximately 969 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Argyle Middle School serve?
Argyle Middle School serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Argyle Middle School is approximately 18.6:1 (52 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Argyle Middle School?
Argyle Middle School reports a student body of 57% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 20% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Argyle Middle School public or private?
Argyle Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ARGYLE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.