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Kelton School

16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
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Top 50%
Tel: (806) 826-5795
www.keltonisd.net
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Kelton School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Kelton School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kelton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Kelton School's student population of 119 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Kelton School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kelton School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#3169 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
72%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
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Graduation Rate
(16-17)
≥50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Kelton Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelton School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Kelton School?

The graduation rate of Kelton School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Kelton School?

119 students attend Kelton School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Kelton School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelton School?

Kelton School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Kelton School offer ?

Kelton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Kelton School part of?

Kelton School is part of Kelton Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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