Very Good
#1737 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Sundown H S
High School · Sundown ISD · Sundown, TX
A Sundown ISD high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1110, Sundown, TX 79372
- Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sundown H S score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
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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Where Sundown 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average280/100K
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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
$70,000
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$628/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79372; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race (roughneck Alternative Center for Education)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sundown ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sundown H S is listed in SUNDOWN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sundown H S
Sundown H S is a public high school in Sundown, TX, part of Sundown ISD, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sundown H S
What grades does Sundown H S serve?
Sundown H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sundown H S?
Sundown H S has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundown H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundown H S is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sundown H S rank in TX?
Sundown H S ranks #1,737 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sundown H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Sundown H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sundown H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sundown H S has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sundown H S a charter school?
No, Sundown H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sundown H S a Title I school?
No, Sundown H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sundown H S?
40.2% of students at Sundown 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
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hockley County
- Phone
- (806) 602-8823
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 79372)
- 1,472
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 79372; 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
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