Summary:
Zip code 79236, serving the rural community of Guthrie, Texas, is home to a single school, Guthrie School, which educates all 93 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Guthrie Central School District.
As the only school in the area, Guthrie School stands out for its exceptionally small class sizes and strong academic results. With a student-teacher ratio of just 5.8 to 1 and a per-pupil spending of $26,454, the school provides a highly personalized learning environment. This investment pays off clearly in mathematics, where 7th and 8th graders achieved proficiency rates of 80% and 85.71% in the 2025-2026 school year, dramatically exceeding state averages. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating that nearly every student completes their education. However, performance is not uniform across all subjects; the school struggles in social studies, with only 16.67% of 8th graders proficient compared to the state average of 31.69%, and in U.S. History, where 57.14% of students met the standard versus 70.17% statewide.
Due to its tiny enrollment, year-over-year test scores can fluctuate significantly based on the performance of a single class. For example, 6th grade reading proficiency dropped from 80% to 33.33% between school years, while 4th grade reading jumped from 45.45% to 75%. This volatility means that while the school excels in core areas like math and reading, families should be aware that results can vary from year to year. Despite being classified as an "Alternative" school, Guthrie School functions as a standard, high-performing public school for all local students, offering a unique blend of intensive support and academic challenge in a rural setting.
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