Nordheim School

500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Nordheim High School or Nordheim School is a public high school located in Nordheim, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Nordheim Independent School District located in southwestern DeWitt County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nordheim School 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Nordheim School's student population of 126 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold

School Rankings

Nordheim School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nordheim School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
41%
50-54%
51%
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pirate/lady Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nordheim School's ranking?
Nordheim School is ranked #3353 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nordheim School?
The graduation rate of Nordheim School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nordheim School?
126 students attend Nordheim School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nordheim School students are White, 45% 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 Nordheim School?
Nordheim School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nordheim School offer ?
Nordheim School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nordheim School part of?
Nordheim School is part of Nordheim Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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