Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, Skidmore-tynan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Skidmore-tynan High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skidmore-tynan High School is 0.44, 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.
Skidmore-tynan High School is ranked #1433 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skidmore-tynan High School?
The graduation rate of Skidmore-tynan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Skidmore-tynan High School?
237 students attend Skidmore-tynan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Skidmore-tynan High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skidmore-tynan High School?
Skidmore-tynan High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skidmore-tynan High School offer ?
Skidmore-tynan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Skidmore-tynan High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
