Overview
IDALOU MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in IDALOU, Texas. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the IDALOU ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 64% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictIDALOU ISD
County48303
CityIDALOU
ZIP79329
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482412002689
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment286
White62.9%
Hispanic / Latino34.6%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %25%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)