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Leakey School

School · Leakey ISD · Leakey, TX

A school in Leakey, TX where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1129, Leakey, TX 78873

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,440
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Leakey School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leakey 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,688

Median rent

$840/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Leakey ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Leakey School

Leakey School is a public school in Leakey, TX, part of Leakey ISD, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,263 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leakey School

What grades does Leakey School serve?

Leakey School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Leakey School?

Leakey School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leakey School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leakey School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leakey School rank in TX?

Leakey School ranks #4,263 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Leakey School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leakey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Leakey School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leakey School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Leakey School a charter school?

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

Is Leakey School a Title I school?

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

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

62.8% of students at Leakey 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Real County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 78873)
1,498
Area median age
57.5
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 78873; 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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