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#2407 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 28% in state

Petrolia Junior High/high School

High School · Petrolia CISD · Petrolia, TX

A Petrolia CISD high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 176, Petrolia, TX 76377

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$13,786
Chronic Absenteeism3.2%

Students at Petrolia Junior High/high School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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

60.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Petrolia Junior High/high 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average663/100K

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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

$62,679

Median home value

$89,700

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

81.2%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 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.

Petrolia CISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Petrolia Junior High/high School is listed in PETROLIA CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Petrolia Junior High/high School

Petrolia Junior High/high School is a public high school in Petrolia, TX, part of Petrolia CISD, serving approximately 216 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,407 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Petrolia Junior High/high School

What grades does Petrolia Junior High/high School serve?

Petrolia Junior High/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Petrolia Junior High/high School?

Petrolia Junior High/high School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Petrolia Junior High/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Petrolia Junior High/high School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Petrolia Junior High/high School rank in TX?

Petrolia Junior High/high School ranks #2,407 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Petrolia Junior High/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Petrolia Junior High/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Petrolia Junior High/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Petrolia Junior High/high School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Petrolia Junior High/high School a charter school?

No, Petrolia Junior High/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Petrolia Junior High/high School a Title I school?

No, Petrolia Junior High/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petrolia Junior High/high School?

60.6% of students at Petrolia Junior High/high 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 76377)
470
Area median age
46.5
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 76377; 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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