Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Balmorhea Isd Educational Community 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Balmorhea School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Balmorhea, TX, covering an area of approximately 536.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 28.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community's student population of 146 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
146 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balmorhea Isd Educational Community's ranking?
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community?
The graduation rate of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Balmorhea Isd Educational Community?
146 students attend Balmorhea Isd Educational Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community?
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Balmorhea Isd Educational Community offer ?
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Balmorhea Isd Educational Community part of?
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is part of Balmorhea Independent School District.
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