Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 79083 (Stinnett, Texas) are part of the high-performing Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Consolidated Independent School District, which ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide and serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 513 students.
West Texas Secondary School is the standout institution, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. It has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a 3-star rating to a 4-star rating (71st percentile) in recent years. The school excels in U.S. History (86.21% proficient vs. 70.17% state) and Biology (81.08% proficient vs. 70.51% state), though 8th-grade Social Studies remains a relative weakness. Its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1 and high per-student spending of $15,835 create an environment of intensive support. In contrast, West Texas Elementary provides a consistently strong foundation, earning 4-star ratings for three consecutive years. The elementary school outperforms state averages in nearly every subject, with 5th-grade math proficiency reaching 80.77%—a staggering 33 percentage points above the state average of 47.38%.
A key finding is the dramatic swing in secondary math performance: 7th-grade math proficiency dropped to 14.29% (well below the state average of 29.41%), while 8th-grade math soared to 69.09% (well above the state average of 47.24%). This volatility may stem from the small cohort size (only 14 seventh graders) or a curriculum issue worth investigating. Overall, the district's low economic disadvantage rate (approximately 32-33% free/reduced lunch) and small class sizes give these rural schools a significant advantage, allowing them to deliver personalized education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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