Top Rankings
Shallowater Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,731 students in Shallowater Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Shallowater Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,731 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shallowater Independent School District, which is ranked #69 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,624 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,029
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,624
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shallowater Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shallowater Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1009 Ave N
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Shallowater Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12th Ave L
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Shallowater High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 State Champions Dr
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Gr: 9-10 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1108 Ave J
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 832-4531
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,731 students.
What is the rank of Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District is ranked #69 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shallowater Independent School District?
65% of Shallowater Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shallowater Independent School District?
Shallowater Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Shallowater Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,624 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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