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What advice would you give to incoming students at JERRY & LINDA MOORE MIDDLE?
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Enrollment
1,219
Middle
DISTRICT 666 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CELINA ISD·NCES 481329000831
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
300 E GA MOORE PKWY, CELINA, TX 75009 · (469) 742-9101 · Collin County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,219 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 65% of Texas public middle schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
73 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
200 students
DISTRICT 17% · 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 6 | 435 | 36% |
| Grade 7 | 401 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 383 | 31% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School→Celina High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within CELINA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
76.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +50.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
57.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +29.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 50 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 29 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 49.0% | 27.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Mathematics | 24.0% | 33.0% | 25.0% | 18.0% |
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 | 76.0% | 57.0% |
| 2024-25 | 73.0% | 58.0% |
| 2023-24 | 69.0% | 49.0% |
| 2022-23 | 45.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 31.0% | 28.0% |
| 2020-21 | 26.0% | 28.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
57.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 57% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 67% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School's state test result (57.1% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School this school | 1,219 | 16.4% | 57.1% |
| Santa Rita Middle School LIBERTY HILL | 1,230 | 15.4% | 56.0% |
| Artie L Henry Middle School CEDAR PARK | 1,347 | 16.8% | 61.5% |
| STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle School FLOWER MOUND | 894 | 15.2% | 68.9% |
| Knox Wiley Middle School LEANDER | 916 | 17.8% | 53.5% |
| Memorial Middle School HOUSTON | 1,236 | 10.0% | 81.7% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Collin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.1% | #303 of 1,635 | #32 of 51 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #351 of 1,670 ▼ 30 | #37 of 57 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #168 of 1,670 ▲ 55 | #27 of 57 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +25.0pp | #144 of 1,570 | #4 of 52 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,219 | #110 of 1,749 | #8 of 57 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #1,246 of 1,542 | #43 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.6% | #209 of 1,543 | #35 of 57 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.4% | #1,585 of 1,648 | #43 of 51 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +94.7% | #10 of 437 | #2 of 20 |
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
1,219
+521 (+75%) vs 2020
+498% since 1990-91, when it was 204
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 14.5:1
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 | 1,219 | 73.3 | 16.6:1 | 16% (200) |
| 2023-24 | 1,036 | 62.8 | 16.5:1 | 20% (208) |
| 2022-23 | 903 | 60.1 | 15.0:1 | 20% (179) |
| 2020-21 | 698 | 48 | 14.5:1 | 16% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 626 | 42.8 | 14.6:1 | 22% (135) |
| 2015-16 | 366 | 29 | 12.6:1 | 22% (82) |
| 2010-11 | 457 | 30 | 15.2:1 | 28% (130) |
| 2000-01 | 274 | 18 | 15.2:1 | 26% (70) |
| 1990-91 | 204 | 17 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 95% (626 to 1,219); teachers up 71% (42.8 to 73.3).
About Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School is a high-enrollment middle-grades school with its address in CELINA, Texas. Enrolled students number 1,219 students, in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is 90% higher than the average for middle schools in Texas, which is about 643.
The 8 schools of CELINA ISD, including Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School, enroll 5,324 students.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School's enrollment has no majority group, and White students are the largest at 48%. The remaining students are 19% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 5% multiracial. Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School has a diversity index of 69%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 73.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 16.6:1. The 14.4:1 average for middle schools in Texas is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 16% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The average for public schools in Collin County is 30%.
allk12 grades Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School a B+. The grade compares the school only with Texas public middle schools, because each state gives its own test.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School would score about 66.7%. It scores 57.1%, 9.6 points below that figure.
In the county around the school, Collin County, median household income is about $121,600, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 56% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. A total of 338 public schools operate in Collin County, serving about 227,575 students.
Of nearby public schools, Bobby Ray & Afton Martin Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 4. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School ranks 4th on average proficiency.
NCES assigns Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School enrolled 698 in 2020-21 and 1,219 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. The school's ratio rose from 14.5:1 to 16.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Collin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,163,337
Census ACS
Median income
$121,600
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
338
227,575 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CELINA ISD
- Celina High SchoolHigh · 1,322 students
- O'Dell Elementary SchoolElementary · 770 students
- Bobby Ray & Afton Martin Elementary SchoolElementary · 709 students
- Marcy B Lykins Elementary SchoolElementary · 589 students
- Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Early Childhood SchoolElementary · 241 students
Other schools in CELINA
- Celina High SchoolHigh · 1,322 students
- Light Farms Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,058 students
- O'Dell Elementary SchoolElementary · 770 students
- Sam Johnson Elementary SchoolElementary · 738 students
- Bobby Ray & Afton Martin Elementary SchoolElementary · 709 students
- Marcy B Lykins Elementary SchoolElementary · 589 students
Nearby schools
- Bobby Ray & Afton Martin Elementary School0.2 mi · 709
- Celina High School1.0 mi · 1,322
- Early Childhood School2.3 mi · 241
- Marcy B Lykins Elementary School3.0 mi · 589
- Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School5.0 mi · 472
- O'Dell Elementary School5.1 mi · 770
Frequently asked questions
About Jerry & Linda Moore Middle SchoolHow large is Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School?
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School enrolls approximately 1,219 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School serve?
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School is approximately 16.6:1 (73 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School?
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School reports a student body of 48% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Black, 19% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School public or private?
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by CELINA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.