Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southland School 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southland School's attendance zone in Slaton, TX, covers approximately 118.3 square miles and encompasses the entire school district, with a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 7.7 miles, reaching up to 12.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southland School's student population of 132 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland School is 0.54, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-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 Southland School's ranking?
Southland School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland School?
The graduation rate of Southland School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southland School?
132 students attend Southland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Southland School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southland School?
Southland School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southland School offer ?
Southland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southland School part of?
Southland School is part of Southland Independent School District.
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