Abernathy Independent School District

505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311-3318
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Abernathy Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 835 students in Abernathy Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Abernathy Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
835 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Abernathy Independent School District, which is ranked #376 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#362 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Abernathy Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abernathy Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Abernathy Independent   School District 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.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Abernathy Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Abernathy Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
425 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
53%
# Black Students
14 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
382 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
46%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
35
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
79
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,189 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,447 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Abernathy Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Abernathy Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,189
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Abernathy Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,447
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Abernathy Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Abernathy Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abernathy Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Abernathy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4930
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Abernathy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4902
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abernathy Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4940
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District is ranked #376 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abernathy Independent School District?
51% of Abernathy Independent School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abernathy Independent School District?
Abernathy Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Abernathy Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,447 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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