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Three Way H S

High School · Three Way ISD · Stephenville, TX

A Three Way ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21350 HWY 67, Stephenville, TX 76401

  • Math 13% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-30.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.8:1
District spending per student$12,107
Chronic Absenteeism90.7%

Students at Three Way H S score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

58.1%

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 Three Way 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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

$60,864

Median home value

$252,000

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Three Way ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Three Way H S is listed in THREE WAY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Three Way H S

Three Way H S is a public high school in Stephenville, TX, part of Three Way ISD, serving approximately 43 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,260 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Three Way H S

What grades does Three Way H S serve?

Three Way H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Three Way H S?

Three Way H S has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Way H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Three Way H S is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Three Way H S rank in TX?

Three Way H S ranks #8,260 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Three Way H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Three Way H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Three Way H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Way H S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Three Way H S a charter school?

No, Three Way H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Three Way H S a Title I school?

No, Three Way H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Way H S?

58.1% of students at Three Way 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
43
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Erath County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
90.7%
Area population (ZIP 76401)
30,873
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
30.1
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 76401; 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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