Quitman High School
Quitman High School serves 294 students in grades 9-12.
Quitman High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Quitman High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Quitman High School's student population of 294 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Quitman High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Quitman High School is 0.39, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2324 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 77% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quitman Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Quitman High School is Alba-golden High School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Quitman J High School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Quitman Quitman J High School Math: 44% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 297 students10
0.0 miles
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000 0 6-8 297 - Quitman Quitman Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 530 students10
0.4 miles
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000 0.4 PK-5 530 - Alba Alba-golden Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 444 students10
8.6 miles
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472 8.6 PK-5 444 - Alba Alba-golden High School Math: 38% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 438 students10
8.6 miles
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472 8.6 6-12 438 - Alba Alter School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 11-12 | 3 students10
8.6 miles
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472 8.6 11-12 3
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