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#2962 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Ropes School

School · Ropes ISD · Ropesville, TX

A school in Ropesville, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

304 RANCH, Ropesville, TX 79358

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation0.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$12,954
Chronic Absenteeism5.4%

Students at Ropes School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

34.5%

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 Ropes 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average280/100K

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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

$88,017

Median home value

$200,400

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·5 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.

Ropes ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ropes School

Ropes School is a public school in Ropesville, TX, part of Ropes ISD, serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,962 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ropes School

What grades does Ropes School serve?

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

How many students attend Ropes School?

Ropes School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ropes School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ropes School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ropes School rank in TX?

Ropes School ranks #2,962 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Ropes School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ropes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ropes School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ropes School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ropes School a charter school?

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

Is Ropes School a Title I school?

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

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

34.5% of students at Ropes 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
576
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hockley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 79358)
1,458
Area median age
29.9
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 79358; 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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