Serving 31 students in grades 1-12, Sam Houston 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 was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston?
31 students attend Sam Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sam Houston students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Houston?
Sam Houston has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston offer ?
Sam Houston offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Sam Houston part of?
Sam Houston is part of Abilene Independent School District.
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