Novice School (Closed 2013)

265 East Ward
Novice, TX 79538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Novice School serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
30-39%
83%
(11-12)
60-69%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
31%
54%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
13%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

White
64%
24%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.50

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(10-11)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Novice Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Novice School?
The graduation rate of Novice School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Novice School?
74 students attend Novice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Novice School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Novice School?
Novice School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Novice School offer ?
Novice School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Novice School part of?
Novice School is part of Novice Independent School District.

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