Slocum High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Slocum, Texas, United States and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It has an Elkhart mailing address and is part of the Slocum Independent School District located in southeastern Anderson County.
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Slocum Pk - 8 ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SLOCUM PK - 8's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 173.5 square miles in Elkhart, TX, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 18.9 miles, reaching up to 25.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slocum Pk - 8's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
237 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Slocum Pk - 8 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 Slocum Pk - 8 is 0.25, 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
#2270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slocum Pk - 8's ranking?
Slocum Pk - 8 is ranked #2270 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?
45-49% 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 Slocum Pk - 8?
237 students attend Slocum Pk - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Slocum Pk - 8 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slocum Pk - 8?
Slocum Pk - 8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slocum Pk - 8 offer ?
Slocum Pk - 8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Slocum Pk - 8 part of?
Slocum Pk - 8 is part of Slocum Independent School District.
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