Serving 161 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spurger High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Spurger, TX, covering approximately 109.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 8.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spurger High School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Spurger High 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 Spurger High School is 0.19, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
90%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #5247 out of 8,096 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Spurger High School?
161 students attend Spurger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spurger High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 8:1, 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 Independent School District.
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