New Summerfield High School is a 2A public high school located in New Summerfield, Texas. It is part of the New Summerfield Independent School District located in northeast Cherokee County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, New Summerfield 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Summerfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Summerfield School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Summerfield 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 New Summerfield School is 0.25, 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
#5089 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet/lady Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Summerfield School's ranking?
New Summerfield School is ranked #5089 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Summerfield School?
The graduation rate of New Summerfield School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Summerfield School?
526 students attend New Summerfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Summerfield School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Summerfield School?
New Summerfield School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Summerfield School offer ?
New Summerfield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is New Summerfield School part of?
New Summerfield School is part of New Summerfield Independent School District.
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