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#1807 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Comstock School

School · Comstock ISD · Comstock, TX

A school in Comstock, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

P O BOX 905, Comstock, TX 78837

  • Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$15,770
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Comstock School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Comstock School 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average294/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$47,153

Median home value

$209,700

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Comstock ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Comstock School is listed in COMSTOCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Comstock School

Comstock School is a public school in Comstock, TX, part of Comstock ISD, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Comstock School

What grades does Comstock School serve?

Comstock School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Comstock School?

Comstock School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Comstock School?

The student-teacher ratio at Comstock School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Comstock School rank in TX?

Comstock School ranks #1,807 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Comstock School's MySchoolScout rating?

Comstock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Comstock School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Comstock School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Comstock School a charter school?

No, Comstock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Comstock School a Title I school?

No, Comstock School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comstock School?

49.0% of students at Comstock School 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Val Verde County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 78837)
137
Area median age
65.6
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 78837; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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