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#1946 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 23% in state

Spur School

School · Spur ISD · Spur, TX

A school in Spur, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 550, Spur, TX 79370

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$15,582
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Spur School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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

50.7%

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 Spur 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$50,313

Median home value

$67,200

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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.

Spur ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Spur School

Spur School is a public school in Spur, TX, part of Spur ISD, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,946 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spur School

What grades does Spur School serve?

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

How many students attend Spur School?

Spur School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spur School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spur School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spur School rank in TX?

Spur School ranks #1,946 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Spur School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spur School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Spur School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spur School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spur School a charter school?

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

Is Spur School a Title I school?

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

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

50.7% of students at Spur 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Dickens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 79370)
1,217
Area median age
46.8
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 79370; 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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