Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 79311 in Abernathy, TX—Abernathy Elementary, Abernathy Middle, and Abernathy High School—are all part of the highly-rated Abernathy Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating and serves 808 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the three schools, Abernathy Middle stands out as the academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th-82nd percentile. Its math performance is exceptional, with 8th graders scoring 63.64% proficient in Math versus 44.81% statewide, and middle school students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam achieving an extraordinary 95% proficiency rate—nearly double the district and state averages. Abernathy High School excels in student outcomes with a 98.4% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, though its state ranking has declined to the 50th percentile. Abernathy Elementary provides a consistent foundation with a 3-star rating, serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (51.25%) while maintaining performance at or above state averages.
Key metrics reveal a district with moderate economic need (47.8% free/reduced lunch) and small class sizes (11.0:1 student-teacher ratio). Spending varies significantly, with the high school spending $13,434 per student versus $9,439 at the elementary school, yet the middle school produces the most consistently high test scores with $11,955 per student. An interesting trend is the "8th grade spike" at the middle school, where 8th graders dramatically outperform 6th and 7th graders in both Reading (82.14% vs. 45.16%) and Math (81.67% vs. 50%), suggesting the curriculum effectively prepares students for high school. Overall, this district offers strong academic foundations with standout math acceleration at the middle school level and exceptional graduation rates at the high school.
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