Skip to main content

Below Average

#7132 of 8,552 schools in TX

Robert M Shoemaker H S

High School · Killeen ISD · Killeen, TX

A Killeen ISD high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3302 S CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, TX 76549

  • Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$11,818
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Robert M Shoemaker H S score 30% 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 Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
75%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 29 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Robert M Shoemaker 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,913/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), 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

$62,536

Median home value

$202,100

Median rent

$1,363/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·42 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adventhealth SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi12Compare →
Killeen ISD Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.2 mi1,030Compare →
C E Ellison H SEnrollment path unverified4.29–123.7 mi1,687Compare →
Memorial Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.7 mi180Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Killeen ISD

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#36 of 50
District spending per student
$11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert M Shoemaker H S is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert M Shoemaker H S

Robert M Shoemaker H S is a public high school in Killeen, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 2,258 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,132 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Robert M Shoemaker H S

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Robert M. Shoemaker High School is part of the Killeen Independent School District. The school's graduation ceremony for the 2024-2025 school year was scheduled for May 24, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 2. A student named Baldwin, who graduated from Shoemaker, signed with the NFL's Miami Dolphins 2. The school also hosted an annual autism awareness walk, which was described as reflecting unity and caring within the student body 2. Additionally, Robert M. Shoemaker High School was among 28 Killeen ISD campuses honored as Rising Stars in the Capturing Kid's Hearts program during its first year of implementation 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.killeenisd.org
  2. web.archive.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert M Shoemaker H S

What grades does Robert M Shoemaker H S serve?

Robert M Shoemaker H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Robert M Shoemaker H S?

Robert M Shoemaker H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M Shoemaker H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert M Shoemaker H S is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert M Shoemaker H S rank in TX?

Robert M Shoemaker H S ranks #7,132 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Robert M Shoemaker H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert M Shoemaker H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Robert M Shoemaker H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert M Shoemaker H S has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robert M Shoemaker H S a charter school?

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

Is Robert M Shoemaker H S a Title I school?

No, Robert M Shoemaker H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert M Shoemaker H S?

63.9% of students at Robert M Shoemaker 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
2,258
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 76549)
56,083
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
29.3
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 76549; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.