Very Good
#2159 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Colmesneil Jh/hs
High School · Colmesneil ISD · Colmesneil, TX
A Colmesneil ISD high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 37, Colmesneil, TX 75938
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colmesneil Jh/hs score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colmesneil Jh/hs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,903
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Colmesneil ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colmesneil Jh/hs is listed in COLMESNEIL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colmesneil Jh/hs
Colmesneil Jh/hs is a public high school in Colmesneil, TX, part of Colmesneil ISD, serving approximately 180 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colmesneil Jh/hs
What grades does Colmesneil Jh/hs serve?
Colmesneil Jh/hs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Colmesneil Jh/hs?
Colmesneil Jh/hs has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colmesneil Jh/hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Colmesneil Jh/hs is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colmesneil Jh/hs rank in TX?
Colmesneil Jh/hs ranks #2,159 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Colmesneil Jh/hs's MySchoolScout rating?
Colmesneil Jh/hs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colmesneil Jh/hs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colmesneil Jh/hs has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colmesneil Jh/hs a charter school?
No, Colmesneil Jh/hs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colmesneil Jh/hs a Title I school?
No, Colmesneil Jh/hs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colmesneil Jh/hs?
63.9% of students at Colmesneil Jh/hs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tyler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (409) 837-5757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 75938)
- 2,456
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 49
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75938; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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