Post High School is a public high school in Post, Texas, United States. It is part of the Post Independent School District and classified as a 2A school by the University Interscholastic League. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Post Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Post Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Post school district, covering approximately 788.5 square miles around the city of Post, TX, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and average distances to the zone's edge of about 15.3 miles. The furthest edge of this zone extends up to 24.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Post Middle School's student population of 142 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Post Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Middle School is 0.55, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Antelope
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Post Middle School's ranking?
Post Middle School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Post Middle School?
142 students attend Post Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Post Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Post Middle School?
Post Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Post Middle School offer ?
Post Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Post Middle School part of?
Post Middle School is part of Post Independent School District.
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