Summary:
The Skidmore, Texas school district consists of three schools: Skidmore-Tynan Elementary, Skidmore-Tynan High School, and Skidmore-Tynan J H (middle school). The district serves a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools.
Skidmore-Tynan High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Texas high schools. The school boasts an impressive 96.5% 4-year graduation rate, a very low 0.8% dropout rate, and strong test scores, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and English I/II. In contrast, Skidmore-Tynan J H (middle school) also shows promising performance, with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I end-of-course exams and relatively strong reading and math scores compared to the state average.
The district's spending per student varies significantly, from $10,114 at Skidmore-Tynan Elementary to $15,206 at Skidmore-Tynan High School. The student-teacher ratios are relatively small, ranging from 9:1 at the high school to 13.5:1 at the elementary school, indicating a focus on smaller class sizes. Overall, the data suggests a district with a mix of strong and average-performing schools, serving a predominantly low-income student population, and with room for improvement in resource allocation and targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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