Slocum High School

5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Slocum High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Slocum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Slocum High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
93 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Slocum High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slocum High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1990 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Slocum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Slocum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Slocum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
8%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Slocum High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
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White
89%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Slocum High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Slocum High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Slocum High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Slocum High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slocum High School's ranking?
Slocum High School is ranked #1990 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Slocum High School?
The graduation rate of Slocum High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Slocum High School?
93 students attend Slocum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Slocum High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slocum High School?
Slocum High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slocum High School offer ?
Slocum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Slocum High School part of?
Slocum High School is part of Slocum Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   5/23/2022
I couldn't be prouder that my 3 kids go to Slocum School. Their teachers are fantastic. You feel like you are part of a big family when you have kids that go here. Their educational programs, athletics, and most of all, morals are top tier!
- Posted by Parent - Adriann Sbrusch

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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