Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District (Isd)

The Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District (Isd) serves 775 students across three schools—Skidmore-Tynan Elementary, Skidmore-Tynan J H, and Skidmore-Tynan High School—in a rural Texas area where a high percentage of students (70-74%) face economic disadvantage.

Skidmore-Tynan High School is the district’s standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 87th percentile among Texas high schools. It dramatically outperforms state averages in Algebra I (88.68% vs. 54.03%), English I and II Reading, and U.S. History, while maintaining a 95.4% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. This success is supported by the lowest student-teacher ratio (8.6:1) and highest per-student spending ($15,206). In contrast, Skidmore-Tynan Elementary struggles with a 2-star rating and 35th percentile rank, falling below state averages in all reading and math tests for grades 3-5. Skidmore-Tynan J H sits in the middle with a 3-star rating and 54th percentile rank, but shows erratic math performance—8th graders excel at 69.84% proficiency, while 7th graders plummet to 18.42%.

A key paradox emerges: despite weak elementary and average middle school performance, the high school excels, suggesting it effectively accelerates student growth. The district’s resource allocation is uneven, with the high school spending 47% more per student than the elementary school. The middle school’s 7th-grade math slump is a critical weakness, while the high school’s exceptional results—especially given high economic disadvantage—make it a potential model for improvement. Parents should note that while lower grades need support, the high school offers a strong path to success.