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Jayton Schools vs. Spur School

Should you attend Jayton Schools or Spur School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jayton Schools
700 Madison
Jayton, TX 79528
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Spur School
800 N Williams
Spur, TX 79370
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Jayton Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jayton Schools 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 75-79% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Spur School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
177 students
205 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jayton Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spur School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jayton Schools.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spur School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jayton Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spur School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jayton Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spur School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spur Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1278 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#3177 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jayton Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spur School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jayton Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spur School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jayton Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spur School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jayton Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spur School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jayton Schools with the average graduation rate observed in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spur School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jayton Schools by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spur School by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
15
Kindergarten Students
13
15
Grade 1 Students
10
18
Grade 2 Students
14
17
Grade 3 Students
13
13
Grade 4 Students
13
13
Grade 5 Students
15
13
Grade 6 Students
10
14
Grade 7 Students
19
7
Grade 8 Students
12
18
Grade 9 Students
14
15
Grade 10 Students
16
17
Grade 11 Students
12
9
Grade 12 Students
11
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jayton Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spur School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jayton Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spur School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jayton Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spur School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
78%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jayton Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spur School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jayton Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spur School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jayton Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spur School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jayton Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spur School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jayton Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jayton-Girard Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spur School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spur Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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