Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 78389, serving the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District (Isd) in Skidmore, Texas, educate 775 students from elementary through high school, with a consistently high rate of economic disadvantage across all campuses.
Skidmore-Tynan High School is the district's standout, ranking in the 87th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. It boasts a 95.4% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and dramatically outperforms state averages in core subjects like Algebra I (88.68% proficient vs. 54.03% statewide) and English I. This is especially impressive given that over 70% of its students are economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Skidmore-Tynan Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 35th percentile (2-star rating) and consistently falling below state averages in both reading and math across all grade levels. Skidmore-Tynan J H shows a mixed profile, ranking in the 54th percentile (3-star rating) with a notable strength in advanced math—100% of its 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient, far exceeding state averages.
Key differences emerge in resources: the high school spends significantly more per student ($15,206) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (8.6:1) compared to the elementary ($10,114; 13.1:1) and middle school ($10,337; 13.3:1). However, the elementary and middle schools have nearly identical spending and ratios, yet the elementary performs much worse, suggesting factors like curriculum and leadership are critical. The middle school's math program is volatile, with 7th-grade proficiency dropping from 56.72% to 18.42% in one year, while 8th-grade proficiency soared, indicating success is concentrated in its advanced track. Overall, the high school is a clear "value-add" powerhouse, while the elementary school presents a significant challenge for the district.
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