Serving 153 students in grades 7-12, Spurger High 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spurger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spurger High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spurger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spurger High School is 0.24, 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
#5514 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spurger High School's ranking?
Spurger High School is ranked #5514 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spurger High School often compared to?
Spurger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren High School, Warren J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spurger High School?
The graduation rate of Spurger High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Spurger High School?
153 students attend Spurger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Spurger High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spurger High School?
Spurger High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spurger High School offer ?
Spurger High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Spurger High School part of?
Spurger High School is part of Spurger ISD School District.
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