Summary:
The 79364 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Slaton Independent School District (ISD). The district is ranked 811 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Southland School, an alternative school, has impressive graduation and dropout rates, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. However, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the state averages. Slaton High School also performs relatively well, with a 98% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.3% dropout rate, though its academic performance is still below state averages in most areas.
Overall, the schools in the Slaton ISD generally perform below the state averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from around 15-50% across different grade levels and subjects. The district spends between $12,043 and $16,707 per student, with the alternative schools spending the most, and the student-teacher ratios range from 7.2 to 16.3, with the alternative schools having the lowest ratios. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.5% to 74.88%, suggests a significant socioeconomic challenge that the district may need to address through targeted interventions and support programs.
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