Samnorwood School (Closed 2013)

15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Samnorwood School serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
≥50%
83%
(11-12)
≥50%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
50%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.64
(10-11)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Samnorwood Independent School District
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Samnorwood School?
The graduation rate of Samnorwood School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Samnorwood School?
28 students attend Samnorwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Samnorwood School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samnorwood School?
Samnorwood School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samnorwood School offer ?
Samnorwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Samnorwood School part of?
Samnorwood School is part of Samnorwood Independent School District.

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