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Fabens H S

High School · Fabens ISD · Fabens, TX

A Fabens ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

P O BOX 697, Fabens, TX 79838

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$15,557
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Fabens H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fabens H S 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low150/100K

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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

$43,413

Median home value

$89,700

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tornillo H SEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.4 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fabens ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$15,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fabens H S is listed in FABENS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fabens H S

Fabens H S is a public high school in Fabens, TX, part of Fabens ISD, serving approximately 623 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,482 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fabens H S

What grades does Fabens H S serve?

Fabens H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fabens H S?

Fabens H S has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fabens H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Fabens H S is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fabens H S rank in TX?

Fabens H S ranks #5,482 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fabens H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Fabens H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Fabens H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fabens H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fabens H S a charter school?

No, Fabens H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fabens H S a Title I school?

No, Fabens H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fabens H S?

87.5% of students at Fabens H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 79838)
4,813
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
44.5
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 79838; 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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