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#2788 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 33% in state

Shelbyville School

School · Shelbyville ISD · Shelbyville, TX

A school in Shelbyville, TX where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 325, Shelbyville, TX 75973

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,225
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Shelbyville School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

56.7%

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 Shelbyville 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average481/100K

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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

$49,792

Median home value

$135,700

Median rent

$934/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·20 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.

Shelbyville ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shelbyville School

Shelbyville School is a public school in Shelbyville, TX, part of Shelbyville ISD, serving approximately 857 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,788 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shelbyville School

What grades does Shelbyville School serve?

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

How many students attend Shelbyville School?

Shelbyville School has an enrollment of approximately 857 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shelbyville School rank in TX?

Shelbyville School ranks #2,788 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Shelbyville School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shelbyville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Shelbyville School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelbyville School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shelbyville School a charter school?

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

Is Shelbyville School a Title I school?

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

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

56.7% of students at Shelbyville 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
857
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75973)
2,564
Area median age
41.4
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 75973; 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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