Skidmore-Tynan High School is a public high school situated in Skidmore, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District located in southern Bee County.
Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Skidmore-tynan J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Skidmore-Tynan J H covers the entire school district in Skidmore, TX, encompassing approximately 251.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 15.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skidmore-tynan J High School's student population of 182 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skidmore-tynan J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skidmore-tynan J High 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
#2732 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skidmore-tynan J High School's ranking?
Skidmore-tynan J High School is ranked #2732 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skidmore-tynan J High School?
182 students attend Skidmore-tynan J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Skidmore-tynan J High School students are Hispanic, and 31% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skidmore-tynan J High School?
Skidmore-tynan J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skidmore-tynan J High School offer ?
Skidmore-tynan J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Skidmore-tynan J High School part of?
Skidmore-tynan J High School is part of Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District.
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