Top Rankings
Slocum Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 323 students in Slocum Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Slocum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
323 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Slocum Independent School District, which is ranked #246 of all 1,194 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
86%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,898 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,898
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,074
$14,079
Best Slocum Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slocum High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Slocum Independent School District?
Slocum Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 323 students.
What is the rank of Slocum Independent School District?
Slocum Independent School District is ranked #246 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Slocum Independent School District?
86% of Slocum Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slocum Independent School District?
Slocum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Slocum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,074 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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