Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ropes School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: ROPES SCHOOL serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Ropesville, TX school district, encompassing approximately 158 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ropes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ropes School's student population of 622 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Small Town Values, Big Time Results!'
School Rankings
Ropes School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ropes School is 0.43, 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
#1724 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ropes School's ranking?
Ropes School is ranked #1724 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ropes School?
The graduation rate of Ropes School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Ropes School?
622 students attend Ropes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ropes School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ropes School?
Ropes School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ropes School offer ?
Ropes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ropes School part of?
Ropes School is part of Ropes Independent School District.
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