Serving 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Samnorwood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Samnorwood Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Samnorwood School?
The graduation rate of Samnorwood School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Samnorwood School?
28 students attend Samnorwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Samnorwood School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samnorwood School?
Samnorwood School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samnorwood School offer ?
Samnorwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Samnorwood School part of?
Samnorwood School is part of Samnorwood Independent School District.
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