Summary:
The city of Shiner, Texas, is served by the highly-ranked Shiner Independent School District (Isd), which includes two standout schools: Shiner Elementary (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Shiner High School (7th through 12th grade). With a combined enrollment of 721 students, the district ranks in the 97th percentile statewide, earning a 5-star rating for its exceptional academic performance.
Both schools are top performers, but they shine in different ways. Shiner High School is a powerhouse for student outcomes, boasting a 97.6% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. It excels in advanced coursework, particularly in science, where its Biology End-of-Course exam score of 92.31% proficient is 22 points above the state average. Shiner Elementary provides a stellar foundation, with every grade level (3rd-6th) scoring well above state averages in both Reading and Math. The elementary school also shows a science superpower, with 5th-grade science scores (65.31% proficient) more than double the state average. The district's low economic disadvantage rate (under 29%) and favorable student-teacher ratios (14.6:1 at elementary, 12.4:1 at high school) support this consistent excellence.
An interesting finding is the "7th Grade Math Slump," where proficiency drops to 51.72%—though this is still nearly double the state average. The district's ability to recover, with 8th-grade math at 85.54% and Algebra I at 88.46%, shows effective intervention strategies. Social Studies (57.89% proficient in 8th grade) is a relative weakness compared to other subjects. Overall, the district is a seamless feeder system success story, building a top-tier foundation at Shiner Elementary and carrying that excellence through to exceptional graduation rates and college-ready scores at Shiner High School.
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