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Slaton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,268 students in Slaton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Slaton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
1,268 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Slaton Independent School District, which is ranked #905 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#896 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
816 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
53%
# Black Students
65 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
361 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
29%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
93
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,773 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,618 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,773
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,618
$14,148
Best Slaton Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Grades: 1-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Slaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,268 students.
What is the rank of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District is ranked #905 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton Independent School District?
64% of Slaton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Slaton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,618 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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