Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blum Isd ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: BLUM H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 102 square miles in Blum, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blum Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Blum Isd's student population of 334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ever onward is our motto, Shout it to the sky. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!
School Rankings
Blum Isd ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blum Isd is 0.27, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Blum Isd's ranking?
Blum Isd is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blum Isd often compared to?
Blum Isdis often viewed alongside schools like Covington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blum Isd?
The graduation rate of Blum Isd is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Blum Isd?
334 students attend Blum Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blum Isd students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blum Isd?
Blum Isd has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blum Isd offer ?
Blum Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Blum Isd part of?
Blum Isd is part of Blum Independent School District.
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