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Paint Creek School

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Paint Creek School ranks 1667 th of 4643 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1667^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 64% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Paint Creek School in Haskell, TX, is a small, rural public school serving 111 students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd), offering a highly personalized learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of just 7.5:1 and per-pupil spending of $20,393.

This school stands out for its exceptional commitment to student success, boasting a 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years and a 0% dropout rate for six years. Academically, Paint Creek School excels in Reading, Math, and History, with 8th-grade Reading proficiency at 90% (compared to the state average of 56.39%) and U.S. History at 88.89% (state: 67.94%). However, it shows a persistent weakness in Science, with 5th-grade Science proficiency at just 14.29% (state: 29.57%) and 8th-grade Science at 20% (state: 46.25%), a trend that has continued for three years. Compared to the nearby Rule School, Paint Creek School outperforms in almost every academic metric, especially in elementary Math—for example, 4th-grade Math proficiency is 70% versus Rule’s 27.27%—and invests 33% more per student.

For parents, Paint Creek School offers a strong foundation in core subjects and a supportive, small-school environment that keeps students on track to graduate. The high per-pupil spending and low class sizes mean more individualized attention, which is reflected in strong Reading and Math scores. The main area to watch is Science, where scores lag behind state averages, suggesting a need for targeted support. Overall, this school provides a high-quality education with a clear advantage over its neighbor, making it a compelling choice for families in the Haskell area.

111

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,134

Per pupil spending ?

64%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4485 Fm 600
Haskell, TX 79521-9404

(940) 864-2868

District: Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

Hispanic:

43.2%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2023 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (64th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

1,667^th of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

676^th of 2,359

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

680^th of 2,057

Texas public high schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 33% (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	58.8	1667 of 4643	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.4	1412 of 4651	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.8	804 of 4710	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	54.9	1889 of 4647	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	1850 of 4581	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.9	2567 of 4578	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.1	3971 of 4479	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.5	2273 of 4359	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.0	2239 of 4329	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	74.6	1015 of 4286	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	58.2	1898 of 4320	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	87.2	343 of 4260	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	78.0	744 of 4221	82.4%	★★★★☆
2012	77.2	786 of 4206	81.3%	★★★★☆
2011	60.6	1781 of 4095	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.8	2392 of 3937	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.0	2037 of 3884	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	68.3	1161 of 3768	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.8	1627 of 3724	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	44.2	2320 of 3476	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	31.3	2820 of 3475	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	39.0	2517 of 3465	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	24.5	3732 of 4295	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.6	1584 of 4240	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	1913 of 4588	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.7	1216 of 3744	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.6	895 of 4658	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	54.4	1890 of 4588	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.3	2819 of 4561	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.5	2912 of 4348	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.8	1389 of 4306	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	12.8	4071 of 4188	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	37.9	2720 of 4168	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	960 of 4535	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	452 of 4594	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	54.1	1894 of 4521	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.2	1036 of 4477	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	50.7	1972 of 4451	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.6	3818 of 4309	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.0	1904 of 4264	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	64.9	1331 of 4563	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	17.0	4065 of 4498	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	17.9	3950 of 4357	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	37.8	2716 of 4319	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	1329 of 3015	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.9	215 of 3108	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	43.6	1888 of 3106	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.5	2760 of 3082	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.9	2638 of 3142	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.4	2707 of 3127	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	676 of 2359	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	62.8	727 of 2344	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.8	413 of 2372	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.4	413 of 2330	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	50.1	1012 of 2254	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	760 of 2252	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	845 of 2193	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	482 of 2080	76.8%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	483 of 2027	76.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.7	694 of 1987	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.7	931 of 2043	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	81.0	250 of 1987	87.4%	★★★★☆
2013	45.8	1167 of 1973	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	1214 of 1951	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.3	999 of 1895	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.0	670 of 1803	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.3	859 of 1763	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.0	713 of 1718	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.9	707 of 1684	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	32.0	1202 of 1585	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	47.2	939 of 1582	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	34.3	1196 of 1573	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	59.8	603 of 2182	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	184 of 2118	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	33 of 2058	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	81.0	153 of 2008	92.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	1046 of 2263	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	707 of 1825	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.1	613 of 2241	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	28.7	1677 of 2221	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	62.5	654 of 2151	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	756 of 2161	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.4	1286 of 2077	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.8	805 of 2043	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	944 of 1895	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	583 of 2275	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	60.3	540 of 1820	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	174 of 2235	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	81.2	207 of 2251	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	63.2	568 of 2220	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	307 of 2172	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.7	804 of 2073	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	319 of 2039	84.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.7	1186 of 2274	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.5	620 of 1818	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	753 of 2228	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.2	903 of 2168	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	430 of 2069	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	420 of 2030	79.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	292 of 1743	83.2%	★★★★☆
2025	67.6	364 of 1439	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	61.3	577 of 1733	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.7	302 of 1749	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	56.0	692 of 1723	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.8	404 of 1700	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	50.4	786 of 1684	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.5	211 of 1673	87.4%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	680 of 2057	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.2	715 of 1974	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	633 of 1990	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.8	562 of 1961	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	568 of 1876	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	86.7	94 of 1861	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	74.3	291 of 1857	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	257 of 1797	85.7%	★★★★☆
2017	57.6	584 of 1777	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.6	305 of 1762	82.7%	★★★★☆
2015	81.5	78 of 1743	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	79.7	137 of 1734	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	70.7	342 of 1652	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	47.1	908 of 1603	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.5	968 of 1672	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	65.3	546 of 1568	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.4	1043 of 1539	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	83.0	89 of 1510	94.1%	★★★★★
2007	74.9	263 of 1497	82.4%	★★★★☆
2006	68.4	436 of 1430	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	46.6	945 of 1429	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.3	864 of 1427	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	61.4	408 of 1837	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.5	112 of 1810	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	145 of 1784	91.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	802 of 1976	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.1	500 of 1504	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.4	717 of 1880	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	643 of 1891	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.8	67 of 1798	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	71.8	337 of 1781	81.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	87 of 1909	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	84.2	96 of 1453	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	58.9	521 of 1805	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	59.2	571 of 1820	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.8	207 of 1714	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	270 of 1691	84.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	630 of 1976	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.9	518 of 1513	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	665 of 1884	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	82.5	145 of 1897	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	52.8	692 of 1847	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	92.6	41 of 1848	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	80.1	163 of 1818	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	79.9	170 of 1794	90.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.6	704 of 1993	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	80.1	146 of 1515	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	46.5	888 of 1891	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	317 of 1913	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	47.9	850 of 1853	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	359 of 1824	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	280 of 1803	84.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	480 of 1611	70.2%	★★★★☆
2025	36.0	845 of 1294	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.4	304 of 1556	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	92.7	16 of 1576	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	65.0	414 of 1539	73.1%	★★★★☆

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)79th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2022)71st percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-8 vs school

At Risk (2019)13th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2019)3rd percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

White (2026)83rd percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)72nd percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)65th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)54th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2026)48th percentile-23 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile+29 vs school

At Risk (2022)78th percentile+8 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile~ school

Male (2026)65th percentile~ school

Female (2026)59th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English I Reading75%+20 vs state

English II Reading73%+13 vs state

Biology69%~ state avg

Reading63%+8 vs state

Algebra I50%-4 vs state

Mathematics49%+6 vs state

Social Studies27%-4 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 (2025)	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
Paint Creek School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4485 Fm 600	Haskell	79521	Haskell County	Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 864-2868	111	15	7.5	64.0%	55 (49.5%)	5 (4.5%)	48 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	69.2	75.0	72.7		71.4		58.3	50.0	62.5	72.7	42.9		50.0	45.5	62.5	45.5	27.3	$25,134
Rule School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1100 Union Ave	Rule	79547	Haskell County	Rule Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 997-2246	138	15	9.4	77.5%	67 (48.6%)	3 (2.2%)	60 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)	80.0	76.9	80.0	80.0	70.0	37.5	56.3	55.6	50.0	62.5	66.7	12.5	25.0	55.6	33.3	0.0	77.8	44.4	$19,373

Frequently Asked Questions about Paint Creek School

Is Paint Creek School a good school?

Paint Creek School ranks 1667^th of 4643 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Paint Creek School?

Students at Paint Creek School are 50% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Paint Creek School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 111 students attended Paint Creek School.

What district is Paint Creek School in?

Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd)

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNewSep 30, 2026

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