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Blackwell School

Q: Is Blackwell School a good school?

Blackwell School ranks 754 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Blackwell School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Blackwell School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Blackwell School?

Students at Blackwell School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

754^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 84% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Blackwell School is a small, rural public school in Blackwell, TX, serving 186 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District.

This school stands out for its perfect track record of student success, boasting a 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years. With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1 and high per-pupil spending of over $21,000 annually, Blackwell provides an intensely personalized learning environment. Academically, it dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Robert Lee School and Bronte Independent School District (Isd) in core subjects. For example, in 2025-2026, 88% of Blackwell’s 6th graders were proficient in Reading, compared to just 15% at Robert Lee. Similarly, 70% of Blackwell’s 8th graders were proficient in Math, far exceeding Robert Lee’s 16%. The school also shows exceptional strength in Science, with 100% of 5th graders proficient in recent years, and consistently high scores in English and U.S. History End-of-Course exams.

While Blackwell excels in many areas, it faces a persistent challenge with a significant drop in 4th-grade math proficiency, a pattern seen for three years. Additionally, 8th-grade Social Studies scores are an area for improvement, performing at or below the state average. Overall, Blackwell School is a high-performing institution where intensive resources and small class sizes lead to outstanding student outcomes, particularly in Reading, English, and Science, making it a compelling choice for families seeking a supportive, academically strong environment.

186

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,695

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506-0505

(325) 282-2311

District: Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2023 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (70% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Texas alternative schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

754^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

188^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

299^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	754 of 4627	83.7%	★★★★☆
2025	91.0	336 of 4651	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	74.4	967 of 4710	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	884 of 4647	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	668 of 4581	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	64.8	1346 of 4578	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	897 of 4479	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	890 of 4359	79.6%	★★★★☆
2017	54.2	1753 of 4329	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	1739 of 4286	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.9	1729 of 4320	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.4	1518 of 4260	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.2	1777 of 4221	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	1773 of 4206	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.5	2618 of 4095	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	35.6	3038 of 3937	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.1	2491 of 3884	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	32.6	3021 of 3768	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	46.7	2374 of 3724	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.5	1859 of 3476	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.4	2136 of 3475	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	68.9	1041 of 3465	70.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	90.1	159 of 4295	96.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.4	719 of 4575	84.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.1	282 of 3744	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	79.5	703 of 4658	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	1201 of 4348	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	69.7	1050 of 4306	75.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	57.1	1562 of 4309	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.2	2833 of 4264	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	765 of 4582	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	60.5	1560 of 4647	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	1344 of 4585	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	94.1	178 of 4563	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	70.2	1067 of 4498	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	65.2	1228 of 4357	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	829 of 4319	80.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	1138 of 3006	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	82.0	296 of 2612	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	980 of 3108	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.3	779 of 3106	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	494 of 3082	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	56.1	1258 of 3082	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.3	850 of 3142	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	62.6	1040 of 3127	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	188 of 2335	91.9%	★★★★★
2025	77.4	376 of 2344	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	39.4	1419 of 2372	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.6	724 of 2330	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.9	754 of 2254	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.7	512 of 2252	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	278 of 2193	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.7	952 of 2080	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.1	792 of 2027	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	83.8	187 of 1987	90.6%	★★★★★
2015	80.9	245 of 2043	88.0%	★★★★☆
2014	77.4	331 of 1987	83.3%	★★★★☆
2013	70.6	486 of 1973	75.4%	★★★★☆
2012	71.5	458 of 1951	76.5%	★★★★☆
2011	50.4	1135 of 1895	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.5	1031 of 1803	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.4	832 of 1763	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.8	695 of 1718	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.6	687 of 1684	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.0	340 of 1585	78.5%	★★★★☆
2005	84.9	84 of 1582	94.7%	★★★★★
2004	68.4	425 of 1573	73.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	38.6	1278 of 2118	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	245 of 2240	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	66.8	450 of 1825	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	34.5	1523 of 2242	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	911 of 2241	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.9	685 of 2221	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	620 of 2151	71.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	4.1	2231 of 2235	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	41.5	1284 of 2220	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.5	1952 of 2172	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.5	1892 of 2039	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.1	221 of 2253	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	37.8	1394 of 2246	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	81.0	292 of 2245	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	445 of 2228	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	398 of 2168	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	389 of 2069	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	49.8	904 of 2030	55.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.0	296 of 1731	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	45.2	800 of 1439	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.3	1570 of 1733	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	51.1	832 of 1749	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	701 of 1723	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.7	532 of 1700	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	444 of 1684	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	34.4	1189 of 1673	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	299 of 2009	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.2	587 of 1974	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	585 of 1990	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.1	557 of 1961	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	54.0	765 of 1876	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	758 of 1861	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.6	926 of 1857	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	505 of 1797	71.9%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	284 of 1777	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	65.2	530 of 1762	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	67.7	467 of 1743	73.2%	★★★★☆
2014	76.0	231 of 1734	86.7%	★★★★☆
2013	68.3	399 of 1652	75.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.3	113 of 1603	93.0%	★★★★★
2011	75.9	192 of 1672	88.5%	★★★★☆
2010	68.8	414 of 1568	73.6%	★★★★☆
2009	66.7	501 of 1539	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.8	268 of 1510	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	65.6	545 of 1497	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.7	778 of 1430	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.8	805 of 1429	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	72.4	301 of 1427	78.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	59.2	458 of 1837	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	289 of 1829	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	43.8	922 of 1810	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.0	1033 of 1784	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	3 of 1936	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	54.8	568 of 1504	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	373 of 1880	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	356 of 1891	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	42.8	1039 of 1841	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	86.1	94 of 1815	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	49.0	925 of 1798	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.7	606 of 1781	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	49.9	769 of 1137	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	265 of 1453	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	15.8	1585 of 1805	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.0	1127 of 1762	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	81.4	159 of 1743	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	48.9	808 of 1714	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	487 of 1937	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	48.9	595 of 1513	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	321 of 1884	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	47.0	883 of 1897	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.3	448 of 1847	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	293 of 1848	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	29.9	1388 of 1818	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	527 of 1954	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	52.7	594 of 1515	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.1	1091 of 1891	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	778 of 1913	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.6	343 of 1853	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	57.3	663 of 1840	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.5	1210 of 1824	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.1	622 of 1803	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	15.7	1437 of 1548	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	568 of 1584	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.3	904 of 1294	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	617 of 1556	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	651 of 1576	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.5	534 of 1525	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.6	995 of 1510	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	1156 of 1526	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.1	548 of 1539	64.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

At Risk (2019)96th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)64th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-22 vs school

Middle school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)83rd percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2021)40th percentile-38 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)<1st percentile-40 vs school

High school

Female (2026)100th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2025)82nd percentile+11 vs school

At Risk (2022)75th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)64th percentile-21 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)32nd percentile-40 vs school

Special Education (2024)7th percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading91%+31 vs state

U.S. History87%+16 vs state

English I Reading83%+28 vs state

Reading74%+20 vs state

Biology67%-4 vs state

Mathematics64%+21 vs state

Algebra I50%-4 vs state

Social Studies33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Blackwell School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	610 N Alamo	Blackwell	79506	Nolan County	Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 282-2311	186	22	8.5		153 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (12.9%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	66.7	83.3	90.9	86.7	63.6	70.6	81.8	88.2	66.7	80.0	90.9	35.3	63.6	64.7	70.8	70.0	33.3	$17,695
Bronte Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	210 S Jefferson St	Bronte	76933	Coke County	Bronte Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 473-2521	232	26	8.8	34.9%	186 (80.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	46.2	83.3	66.7	100.0	92.3	15.4	22.2	25.0	60.0	63.2	46.2	30.8	27.8	41.7	66.7	20.0	45.5	30.8	$12,308
Robert Lee School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1323 Hamilton	Robert Lee	76945	Coke County	Robert Lee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 453-4555	262	23	11.2	50.8%	128 (48.9%)	1 (0.4%)	126 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)	59.1	75.0	69.6	29.4	44.4	71.4	40.0	55.6	15.4	37.5	42.1	64.3	26.7	44.4	23.1	17.7	15.8	15.8	$16,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell School

What is the racial makeup of Blackwell School?

Students at Blackwell School are 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Blackwell School a good school?

Blackwell School ranks 754^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Blackwell School in?

Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District

How many students attend Blackwell School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Blackwell School.

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