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Kelton Independent School District (Isd)

Q: Is Kelton Independent School District (Isd) a good school?

Kelton Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Texas alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Kelton Independent School District (Isd)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 129 students attended Kelton Independent School District (Isd).

Q: What is the racial makeup of Kelton Independent School District (Isd)?

Students at Kelton Independent School District (Isd) are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

3980^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 14% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Kelton Independent School District (Isd) in Wheeler, TX, is a small, rural alternative school serving 129 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, known for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1 and a perfect 100% graduation rate for four of the last five years.

This school presents a unique "tale of two schools" within one campus. While elementary and middle school performance often lags behind state averages—for example, only 18.18% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading in 2025-2026—the high school program is remarkably effective. Students consistently outperform state averages on key End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 81.25% proficient in Algebra I and 87.5% in U.S. History, compared to state averages of 54.03% and 70.17%, respectively. This success is further underscored by a 0.0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, a stark contrast to the 1.0% rate at nearby Shamrock Independent School District (Isd). However, a notable weakness is in English II Reading, where only 28.57% of students were proficient, well below the state average of 59.88% and the 70% achieved by Fort Elliott School.

Compared to its closest neighbor, Wheeler School (9.66 miles away), Kelton ISD spends significantly more per student ($15,510 vs. $10,721) but has a much smaller enrollment. Wheeler generally outperforms Kelton in elementary grades, yet Kelton matches or exceeds Wheeler in several high school EOC exams, suggesting its high per-pupil investment and small class sizes are most effectively leveraged for older students. The school's small size also leads to volatile year-over-year test scores, where a single cohort can dramatically shift results. Overall, Kelton ISD is a high-performing high school with a proven track record of graduating every student, but its primary challenge is replicating that success in its elementary and middle school grades.

129

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,876

Per pupil spending ?

54.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096-7715

(806) 826-5795

District: Kelton Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2026 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 69th (2026) from a 14th-percentile low (2026)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

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

!Social Studies scores 32 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

3,980^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

848^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

631^st of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 31% (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	21.3	3980 of 4627	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.4	2474 of 4651	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.5	2400 of 4710	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.1	2604 of 4647	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.1	1806 of 4581	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	2035 of 4578	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.4	3502 of 4479	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	3777 of 4359	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.1	2388 of 4329	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.3	2910 of 4286	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.3	2421 of 4320	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.7	2922 of 4260	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.1	1780 of 4221	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.6	2237 of 4206	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.0	2846 of 4095	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	19.0	3638 of 3937	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	37.9	2848 of 3884	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	47.3	2319 of 3768	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	23.6	3288 of 3724	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.4	2365 of 3476	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.1	2559 of 3475	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	45.6	2242 of 3465	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	27.4	3665 of 4461	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	28.3	3600 of 4658	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.5	4055 of 4588	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	2977 of 4520	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.5	1743 of 3705	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.0	1928 of 4594	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	2663 of 4521	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.5	1334 of 4477	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	60.5	1368 of 4451	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	728 of 4264	82.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.5	4345 of 4582	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	47.8	1837 of 3739	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.5	2779 of 4647	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	1968 of 4585	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	2080 of 4563	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.5	2293 of 4498	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	12.2	2874 of 3006	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	20.6	2326 of 2612	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	2829 of 3108	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	28.6	2471 of 3106	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.3	2339 of 3082	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.2	1889 of 3082	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.4	2578 of 3142	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	1.2	3122 of 3127	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	848 of 2335	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.2	683 of 2344	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.9	762 of 2372	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	674 of 2330	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	43.2	1222 of 2254	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.2	935 of 2252	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.4	975 of 2193	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.7	1305 of 2080	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	88.6	167 of 2027	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	48.3	1111 of 1987	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	66.9	623 of 2043	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	35.2	1403 of 1987	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	53.3	962 of 1973	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.8	1123 of 1951	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	27.3	1653 of 1895	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.2	1566 of 1803	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	72.7	346 of 1763	80.4%	★★★★☆
2006	68.7	436 of 1585	72.5%	★★★★☆
2005	47.1	944 of 1582	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	82.2	107 of 1573	93.2%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	7.3	2172 of 2182	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	716 of 2240	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.2	341 of 2241	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	17.3	1993 of 2221	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.3	1339 of 2151	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.3	1550 of 2008	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.6	675 of 2077	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.3	739 of 2253	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.5	960 of 1820	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	1000 of 2235	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	998 of 2251	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	518 of 2220	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	387 of 2172	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	52.8	804 of 2039	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	1094 of 2253	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.4	644 of 1818	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	824 of 2246	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	918 of 2245	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	906 of 2228	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	86.3	186 of 2168	91.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.8	1174 of 1731	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.1	822 of 1439	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.8	863 of 1733	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.0	314 of 1749	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	30.7	1305 of 1723	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	47.9	867 of 1700	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.2	1390 of 1673	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	631 of 2009	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	705 of 1974	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	654 of 1990	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.7	412 of 1961	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	697 of 1876	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	85.2	116 of 1861	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.5	48 of 1857	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	100 of 1797	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	69.6	357 of 1777	79.9%	★★★★☆
2016	67.3	462 of 1762	73.8%	★★★★☆
2015	44.2	1099 of 1743	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.3	1130 of 1734	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.4	661 of 1652	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	37.3	1154 of 1603	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	74.0	263 of 1672	84.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.1	1336 of 1936	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.9	518 of 1504	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	548 of 1880	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	51.2	876 of 1891	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	1067 of 1841	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	75.5	295 of 1815	83.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	22.9	1433 of 1805	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	1472 of 1820	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	84.3	133 of 1714	92.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	276 of 1937	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	45.9	672 of 1513	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	322 of 1884	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	306 of 1897	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	566 of 1847	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	92.0	49 of 1818	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	23 of 1794	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	672 of 1954	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.6	609 of 1515	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	934 of 1891	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.7	152 of 1913	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	61.3	547 of 1853	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	90.8	54 of 1840	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	44 of 1824	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	86 of 1803	95.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	658 of 1584	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.5	262 of 1294	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	184 of 1556	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	268 of 1576	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	53.9	610 of 1525	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.0	282 of 1510	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	30 of 1526	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.6	30 of 1539	98.1%	★★★★★

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)34th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2024)23rd percentile-26 vs school

At Risk (2022)18th percentile-43 vs school

Male (2026)5th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)4th percentile-10 vs school

Middle school

Female (2026)68th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2022)68th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)51st percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-32 vs school

At Risk (2022)<1st percentile-45 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)66th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2026)31st percentile-38 vs school

Hispanic (2024)21st percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History88%+17 vs state

Algebra I81%+27 vs state

Biology79%+8 vs state

English I Reading71%+15 vs state

Mathematics46%+4 vs state

Reading45%-10 vs state

English II Reading29%-31 vs state

Social Studies0%-32 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
Kelton Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	16703 Fm 2697	Wheeler	79096	Wheeler County	Kelton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 826-5795	129	15	8.6	54.3%	87 (67.4%)	8 (6.2%)	20 (15.5%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.8%)								(n/a)	81.3	78.6	70.6	28.6	87.5	18.2		50.0	10.0	66.7	69.2	10.0		35.7	40.0	75.0	75.0	0.0	$18,876
Wheeler School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1 Mustang Dr	Wheeler	79096	Wheeler County	Wheeler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 826-5534	372	40	9.3	61.3%	169 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	87.1	93.9	72.7	76.9	69.2	75.0	65.4	50.0	53.3	54.6	54.6	83.3	80.8	45.8	36.7	8.3	37.2	15.2	$9,994
Shamrock Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	100 S Illinois	Shamrock	79079	Wheeler County	Shamrock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 256-3492	343	30	11.6	68.5%	193 (56.3%)	9 (2.6%)	123 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)								(n/a)	17.9	77.3	50.0	54.2	70.4	25.9	16.1	35.0	28.6	48.0	48.0	18.5	25.8	15.0	28.6	15.4	61.1	13.0	$16,149
Fort Elliott School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	501 E Wilson	Briscoe	79011	Wheeler County	Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 375-2454	141	19	7.4		116 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)	41.7	70.0	66.7	70.0	61.5	72.7	75.0	37.5	45.5	14.3	80.0	45.5	33.3	50.0	18.2	50.0	81.8	20.0	$19,420

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What is the racial makeup of Kelton Independent School District (Isd)?

Students at Kelton Independent School District (Isd) are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

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Kelton Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Texas alternative schools.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 129 students attended Kelton Independent School District (Isd).

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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