Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blackwell School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackwell School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Blackwell, TX, encompassing approximately 470.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 13.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 24.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blackwell School's student population of 186 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Blackwell School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell School is 0.31, 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
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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)7.5%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Blackwell School's ranking?
Blackwell School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blackwell School often compared to?
Blackwell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland School, Sweetwater Intermediate School, Bronte Isd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackwell School?
The graduation rate of Blackwell School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Blackwell School?
186 students attend Blackwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blackwell School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwell School?
Blackwell School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackwell School offer ?
Blackwell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Blackwell School part of?
Blackwell School is part of Blackwell CISD School District.
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