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Claude Schools

Q: Is Claude Schools a good school?

Claude Schools ranks 986 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

986^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 79% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Claude Schools in Claude, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 297 students in grades PK-12 within the Claude Independent School District (Isd). This tight-knit community school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages and outperforming its nearest comparable neighbor, Groom School, across nearly every subject and grade level. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (27.27%) compared to many Texas schools, Claude provides a supportive environment where students thrive.

Claude Schools demonstrates remarkable strength in reading and high school end-of-course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, reading proficiency ranged from 54.55% in 4th grade to an impressive 90% in 5th grade, while EOC scores in Algebra I (82.14%), Biology (92.31%), English I (88%), and U.S. History (83.33%) far exceeded Groom School's scores in the same subjects. Notably, Claude outperformed the state in 16 out of 18 reported test categories, while Groom only did so in 8. The school also boasts a consistent strength in 8th-grade math, with a 76.47% proficiency rate in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 47.24%. This success is particularly striking given that Groom has a lower student-to-teacher ratio (6.8:1) and higher per-student spending ($15,822 vs. $11,136), suggesting Claude achieves better results through effective teaching and a strong school culture.

Claude Schools also excels in student retention and graduation, maintaining a 100% graduation rate for three of the last five years and a 0% dropout rate for four of the last five years. This elite performance highlights the school's ability to support all students through to completion. A fascinating anomaly is the "5th Grade Reading Spike," where proficiency jumped to 90% in 2025-2026, a 35-point increase from the previous year. This could indicate an exceptionally strong cohort or a highly effective teacher, and it's a key area for the school to investigate and potentially replicate in other grades. Overall, Claude Schools delivers exceptional results, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

297

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,013

Per pupil spending ?

27.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 W 5 St
Claude, TX 79019

(806) 226-2191

District: Claude Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

10.4%

African American:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2023 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (69% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Texas alternative schools

✓95% 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 school69%

District avg69%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

986^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 12 pts since 2021

From top 10% (2021) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

365^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

145^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	73.9	986 of 4627	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.3	990 of 4651	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	672 of 4710	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	82.2	680 of 4647	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	83.2	628 of 4581	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	89.0	438 of 4578	90.4%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	34.1	3222 of 4461	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	71.6	662 of 4331	84.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.8	806 of 4575	82.4%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	732 of 3744	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	739 of 4658	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.9	1015 of 4588	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	618 of 4561	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	91.1	299 of 4499	93.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	83.8	397 of 4465	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	76.0	692 of 4401	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	686 of 4376	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	89.4	242 of 4329	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.1	1322 of 4520	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	66.5	897 of 3705	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.5	321 of 4594	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	67.8	1041 of 4521	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	504 of 4477	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	228 of 4451	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	1253 of 4582	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	65.6	1069 of 3739	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	82.1	604 of 4647	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	598 of 4585	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.3	821 of 4563	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.5	565 of 4498	87.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	2147 of 4301	50.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	1309 of 3006	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.7	1261 of 2612	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.1	538 of 3108	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	912 of 3106	70.6%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	872 of 3082	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	494 of 3082	84.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.6	365 of 2335	84.4%	★★★★☆
2025	88.4	180 of 2344	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.3	221 of 2372	90.7%	★★★★★
2023	72.8	466 of 2330	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.1	730 of 2254	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.5	433 of 2252	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	50.5	970 of 2193	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.7	989 of 2080	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	31.1	1456 of 2027	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	67.2	625 of 1987	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.0	789 of 2043	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.5	1171 of 1987	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.2	1138 of 1973	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.3	781 of 1951	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.9	1255 of 1895	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.8	754 of 1803	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.8	761 of 1763	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.5	926 of 1718	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	66.1	548 of 1684	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	82.5	136 of 1585	91.4%	★★★★★
2005	85.8	72 of 1582	95.4%	★★★★★
2004	86.5	40 of 1573	97.5%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	27.7	1781 of 2182	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	71.7	293 of 2118	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	45.0	1034 of 2058	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.0	1250 of 2008	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	335 of 2240	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.8	232 of 1825	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.7	188 of 2242	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	76.4	379 of 2241	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	397 of 2221	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.2	372 of 2151	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	43.4	1137 of 2047	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.8	1023 of 2008	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	327 of 1731	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	32.1	1383 of 1895	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	116 of 1820	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.9	53 of 2235	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	62.2	647 of 2251	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	431 of 2220	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	366 of 2172	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	23.4	1792 of 2073	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.6	1187 of 2039	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.2	498 of 2253	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	90.0	89 of 1818	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	83.8	217 of 2246	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	65.3	622 of 2245	72.3%	★★★★☆
2022	47.2	1085 of 2228	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.0	583 of 2168	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	778 of 2069	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	1019 of 2030	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	16.5	1785 of 1891	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	45.7	788 of 1757	55.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	543 of 1731	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	80.5	150 of 1439	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	277 of 1733	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	663 of 1749	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.0	968 of 1723	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.5	597 of 1700	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.6	1020 of 1684	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.0	1250 of 1673	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	145 of 2009	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	77.5	257 of 1974	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	380 of 1990	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	313 of 1961	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	247 of 1876	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	415 of 1861	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	385 of 1857	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	57.2	636 of 1797	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.7	645 of 1777	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.9	154 of 1762	91.3%	★★★★★
2015	80.4	100 of 1743	94.3%	★★★★★
2014	64.5	529 of 1734	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.7	618 of 1652	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	479 of 1603	70.1%	★★★★☆
2011	67.7	490 of 1672	70.7%	★★★★☆
2010	67.0	480 of 1568	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.5	698 of 1539	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.8	314 of 1510	79.2%	★★★★☆
2007	79.6	159 of 1497	89.4%	★★★★☆
2006	79.1	157 of 1430	89.0%	★★★★☆
2005	68.2	428 of 1429	70.0%	★★★★☆
2004	74.1	247 of 1427	82.7%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	79.4	157 of 1837	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	65.2	394 of 1829	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	365 of 1810	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.0	395 of 1784	77.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	399 of 1936	79.4%	★★★★☆
2025	83.2	100 of 1504	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	71.4	331 of 1880	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	384 of 1891	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	299 of 1841	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.0	524 of 1815	71.1%	★★★★☆
2019	72.8	337 of 1798	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.9	862 of 1781	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	72.8	80 of 1172	93.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	168 of 1860	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	56.5	589 of 1762	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.2	222 of 1743	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	40.5	974 of 1691	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	139 of 1937	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	29 of 1513	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	75.7	200 of 1884	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	309 of 1897	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	431 of 1847	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	49.2	835 of 1848	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	417 of 1818	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.4	445 of 1794	75.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	82 of 1954	95.8%	★★★★★
2025	62.6	399 of 1515	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	394 of 1891	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	274 of 1913	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	265 of 1853	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.0	366 of 1840	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.0	495 of 1824	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	61.6	512 of 1803	71.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	519 of 1299	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	378 of 1548	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	236 of 1478	84.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	252 of 1584	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	340 of 1294	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	435 of 1556	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	394 of 1576	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	273 of 1525	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	55.9	608 of 1510	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	629 of 1526	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.1	820 of 1539	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

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

Hispanic (2024)91st percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)82nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2026)50th percentile-29 vs school

At Risk (2022)28th percentile-59 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)81st percentile-11 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)69th percentile-16 vs school

At Risk (2022)18th percentile-49 vs school

Special Education (2024)6th percentile-85 vs school

High school

Male (2026)96th percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2022)93rd percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)91st percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)84th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)60th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology92%+22 vs state

English I Reading88%+33 vs state

U.S. History83%+13 vs state

Algebra I82%+28 vs state

English II Reading77%+17 vs state

Reading68%+14 vs state

Mathematics58%+14 vs state

Social Studies54%+22 vs state

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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
Claude Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 W 5 St	Claude	79019	Armstrong County	Claude Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 226-2191	297	29	10.2	27.3%	252 (84.8%)	7 (2.4%)	31 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)	82.1	92.3	88.0	77.3	83.3	68.0	54.6	90.0	59.4	75.9	66.7	64.0	54.6	60.0	43.8	38.9	76.5	54.2	$9,013
Groom School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	304 W 3rd St	Groom	79039	Carson County	Groom Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 248-7474	130	19	6.8	24.6%	114 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)								(n/a)	37.5	81.8	70.0		66.7	16.7	40.0	50.0	50.0	60.0	33.3	57.1	80.0	83.3	37.5	70.0	66.7	0.0	$13,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Schools

How many students attend Claude Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended Claude Schools.

Is Claude Schools a good school?

Claude Schools ranks 986^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Claude Schools?

Students at Claude Schools are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Claude Schools in?

Claude Independent School District (Isd)

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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