Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Timpson 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Timpson High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Timpson school district, covering approximately 157.7 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Timpson School's student population of 756 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building relationships and serving others.
School Rankings
Timpson 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 Timpson School is 0.58, 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
#5883 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Timpson School's ranking?
Timpson School is ranked #5883 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Timpson School often compared to?
Timpson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timpson School?
The graduation rate of Timpson School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Timpson School?
756 students attend Timpson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Timpson School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timpson School?
Timpson School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timpson School offer ?
Timpson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Timpson School part of?
Timpson School is part of Timpson Independent School District.
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