CHICO MIDDLE

CHICO MIDDLE is a tiny junior high in CHICO, Texas, operated by CHICO ISD. The school caters to 122 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 643 students per school, that is 81% leaner than typical.

Across the 3 schools in CHICO ISD (572 students total), CHICO MIDDLE accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, CHICO MIDDLE lists that White students make up the majority at 69%. Beyond that, the school lists 26% Hispanic, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 80% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, CHICO MIDDLE has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.3:1. The state averages around 14.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Wise County's rate of about 47%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, CHICO MIDDLE sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 48.1%; this one delivers 40.1%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Wise County) reports that median household income runs about $93,421, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wise County's 28 public schools (combined enrollment of about 12,854 students), CHICO MIDDLE is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is CHICO H S, roughly 0.2 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts CHICO MIDDLE at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 44.8%.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. CHICO MIDDLE's enrollment has decreased 12% since 2018, when it stood at 138 (now 122). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.2:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.