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#696 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 8% in state

Northside School

School · Northside ISD · Vernon, TX

A school in Vernon, TX where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18040 HWY 283 N, Vernon, TX 76384

  • Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,206
Chronic Absenteeism3.8%

Students at Northside School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

32.9%

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 Northside 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$51,582

Median home value

$101,600

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76384; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·18 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.

Northside ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Northside School

Northside School is a public school in Vernon, TX, part of Northside ISD, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northside School

What grades does Northside School serve?

Northside School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Northside School?

Northside School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northside School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northside School rank in TX?

Northside School ranks #696 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Northside School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Northside School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Northside School a charter school?

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

Is Northside School a Title I school?

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

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

32.9% of students at Northside 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
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wilbarger County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.8%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 76384)
12,239
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
39.5
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 76384; 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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