TAHOKA MIDDLE

As a very small intermediate school in TAHOKA, Texas, TAHOKA MIDDLE instructs 134 students from grades 6 through 8, run under TAHOKA ISD. That puts it 79% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 643 students.

TAHOKA ISD runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 612 students. TAHOKA MIDDLE is one of those campuses.

Demographically, TAHOKA MIDDLE lists that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 61% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 35% White, 2% Black. By comparison, Lynn County as a whole is about 41% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, TAHOKA MIDDLE has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 14.4:1 average. Around 66% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Lynn County runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, TAHOKA MIDDLE tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 44.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 44.8%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Lynn County put the typical household earns roughly $73,679 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lynn County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,706 students), TAHOKA MIDDLE is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is TAHOKA EL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. On composite proficiency, TAHOKA MIDDLE comes 6th of 8 in the immediate cluster, below the nearby-schools average of 47.3%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 134 students in 2018 compared to 134 in 2025. The White share of enrollment expanded from 29% to 35% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.