Best Schools in Balmorhea, Texas
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Balmorhea ISD Educational Community
Other · Balmorhea ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$59,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$59,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +4.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Balmorhea schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Balmorhea
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balmorhea ISD Educational Community | 6.9 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median home value
- $59,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Avg commute
- 13 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
0% of schools rated 7+
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
About Schools in Balmorhea, Texas
Balmorhea, Texas is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Balmorhea show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Balmorhea is Balmorhea ISD Educational Community with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Balmorhea is served by 1 school district: BALMORHEA ISD. These districts collectively serve 145 students.
Balmorhea's community shows 4% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 38.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 145 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.9 |
Schools in Balmorhea
Balmorhea, Texas · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Home Value
$59,500
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Population
589
College Educated
4%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
13 min
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Community Profile
It is a community where 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $59,500, with a median rent of $1,088/month. The area has a poverty rate of 38.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 13 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Balmorhea, Texas
How many schools are in Balmorhea, Texas?
Balmorhea has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Balmorhea, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Balmorhea is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Balmorhea, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Balmorhea on MySchoolScout is Balmorhea ISD Educational Community with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Balmorhea, Texas?
Balmorhea is served by 1 school district: Balmorhea ISD.
What is the education level in Balmorhea, Texas?
According to Census data, 4% of adults in Balmorhea have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Balmorhea, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Balmorhea is 7.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Balmorhea, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.