Excellent
#714 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
West Texas Secondary School
High School · Plemons-stinnett-phillips CISD · Stinnett, TX
A Plemons-stinnett-phillips CISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3440, Stinnett, TX 79083
- Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Texas Secondary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Texas Secondary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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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
$58,125
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Plemons-stinnett-phillips CISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Texas Secondary School is listed in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Texas Secondary School
West Texas Secondary School is a public high school in Stinnett, TX, part of Plemons-stinnett-phillips CISD, serving approximately 311 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Texas Secondary School
What grades does West Texas Secondary School serve?
West Texas Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend West Texas Secondary School?
West Texas Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Texas Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Texas Secondary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Texas Secondary School rank in TX?
West Texas Secondary School ranks #714 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is West Texas Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Texas Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 West Texas Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Texas Secondary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Texas Secondary School a charter school?
No, West Texas Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Texas Secondary School a Title I school?
No, West Texas Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Texas Secondary School?
30.2% of students at West Texas Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hutchinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (806) 878-2456
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 79083)
- 1,776
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 79083; 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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