Top Rankings
Shallowater Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,762 students in Shallowater Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Shallowater Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,762 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Shallowater Independent School District, which is ranked #70 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
546 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
53%
# Black Students
13 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,171 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
67%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
120
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,297 in this school district is less 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 $11,516 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,297
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,516
$14,148
Best Shallowater Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shallowater Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1009 Ave N
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Grades: 2-4
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Shallowater Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12th Ave L
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Grades: 5-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Shallowater High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 State Champions Dr
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Grades: 8-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1108 Ave J
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Grades: PK-1
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,762 students.
What is the rank of Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District is ranked #70 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shallowater Independent School District?
67% of Shallowater Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Shallowater Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,516 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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