Summary:
Zip code 76483 is home to a single school, Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (ISD), a small, rural alternative school serving 144 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (ISD).
This school stands out for its exceptionally personalized learning environment, boasting a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 1. It achieved perfect 100% graduation and 0% dropout rates for the 2023-2024 school year, a remarkable feat for any district. However, academic performance on standardized tests presents a mixed picture. The school shows a clear strength in Reading, often meeting or exceeding state averages, particularly in 4th, 7th, and 8th grades. In contrast, Mathematics is a persistent weakness, with proficiency rates frequently falling below state averages, including a 0% proficiency rate for 6th grade in the most recent testing year. End-of-course exam results are similarly varied, with strong scores in English II Reading (80%) and U.S. History (80%), but very low scores in Algebra I (20%) and English I Reading (20%).
A key takeaway is the significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, a common challenge for very small schools where the performance of just a few students can dramatically shift percentages. For example, 6th grade Math proficiency dropped from 58.33% to 0% between school years. The school also spends a high amount per student ($18,141), which is typical for small rural districts with fixed costs, and serves a student body where 54.86% are economically disadvantaged. While this high spending funds the low student-teacher ratio, it has not yet translated into consistently high test scores across all subjects, highlighting a potential area for targeted improvement in math and science instruction.
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