Serving 145 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 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community's student population of 145 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is 0.29, 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
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balmorhea Isd Educational Community's ranking?
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 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%.
How many students attend Balmorhea Isd Educational Community?
145 students attend Balmorhea Isd Educational Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Balmorhea Isd Educational Community students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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 7:1, 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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