Falls City High School

Summary:

Falls City High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 184 students, located in the small town of Falls City, Texas, which is part of the highly-ranked Falls City Independent School District.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 23rd and 136th out of over 1,800 high schools in recent years. Falls City High School has maintained a perfect 100% four-year graduation rate and a remarkable 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state averages. Students at the school excel on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies that are substantially higher than the state's. The school's low student-teacher ratio of around 9.5 to 1 likely contributes to its academic success. While the student population is predominantly White (around 78%), the school effectively serves a significant Hispanic population (around 20%) and a small percentage of students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Stockdale High School, Falls City High School stands out as a top-performing institution, with higher academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's strong performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup, ranking 9th out of 1,182 Texas high schools, suggests that it provides excellent educational opportunities for its most academically advanced students as well.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 700 N Nelson St
       Falls City, TX  78113-0399


(830) 254-3551

District: Falls City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,933 Help


Feeder schools for Falls City High School:

Elementary:    Falls City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.3%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Falls City High School ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Falls City High School ranks better than 96.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Falls City High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.3%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falls City High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falls City High School is $13,933.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Falls City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Falls City High School 63rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Falls City High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Falls City High School 67th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Falls City High School in the ranking list.)

Falls City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Falls City Independent School District (Isd) 8th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falls City High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.75 277th 1573 82.4%
2005 90.66 10th 1582 99.4%
2006 91.88 2nd 1585 99.9%
2007 89.33 7th 1684 99.6%
2008 85.18 56th 1718 96.7%
2009 82.62 80th 1763 95.5%
2010 82.66 55th 1803 96.9%
2011 83.72 40th 1895 97.9%
2012 86.98 122nd 1951 93.7%
2013 85.19 134th 1973 93.2%
2014 84.53 167th 1987 91.6%
2015 83.72 182nd 2043 91.1%
2016 89.69 63rd 1987 96.8%
2017 97.54 36th 2027 98.2%
2018 97.54 35th 2080 98.3%
2019 96.42 54th 2193 97.5%
2021 86.19 209th 2252 90.7%
2022 85.81 210th 2254 90.7%
2023 86.64 207th 2330 91.1%
2024 95.49 63rd 2361 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.47 154th 1712 91.0%
2023 71.22 247th 1815 86.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.70 35th 2039 98.3%
2019 99.91 5th 2073 99.8%
2021 51.48 915th 2172 57.9%
2022 82.41 188th 2220 91.5%
2023 71.56 397th 2251 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.54 65th 2008 96.8%
2019 89.15 147th 2047 92.8%
2021 85.43 203rd 2151 90.6%
2022 79.23 320th 2221 85.6%
2023 71.49 462nd 2241 79.4%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.12 34th 1430 97.6%
2021 70.51 446th 1501 70.3%
2022 64.53 557th 1488 62.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.00 951st 2182 56.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.18 37th 2030 98.2%
2019 98.18 19th 2069 99.1%
2021 82.59 253rd 2168 88.3%
2022 88.51 153rd 2228 93.1%
2023 91.39 110th 2245 95.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 128th 1895 93.2%
2021 77.30 264th 2043 87.1%
2023 74.93 321st 2116 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.29 19th 1673 98.9%
2019 91.69 63rd 1684 96.3%
2021 77.92 243rd 1700 85.7%
2022 80.45 210th 1723 87.8%
2023 81.06 215th 1749 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Falls City High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.95 287th 1427 79.9%
2005 73.24 293rd 1429 79.5%
2006 83.50 70th 1430 95.1%
2007 84.56 61st 1497 95.9%
2008 85.00 63rd 1510 95.8%
2009 79.98 123rd 1539 92.0%
2010 81.73 50th 1568 96.8%
2011 82.07 40th 1672 97.6%
2012 80.95 75th 1603 95.3%
2013 83.69 70th 1652 95.8%
2014 84.05 56th 1734 96.8%
2015 81.54 79th 1743 95.5%
2016 81.89 57th 1762 96.8%
2017 77.57 220th 1777 87.6%
2018 83.06 141st 1797 92.2%
2019 88.13 80th 1857 95.7%
2021 92.99 23rd 1861 98.8%
2022 84.07 136th 1876 92.8%
2023 87.90 88th 1961 95.5%
2024 89.51 67th 1987 96.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.27 114th 1794 93.6%
2019 94.00 39th 1818 97.9%
2021 96.95 12th 1848 99.4%
2022 69.12 312th 1847 83.1%
2023 83.76 133rd 1897 93.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.87 243rd 1781 86.4%
2019 86.29 85th 1798 95.3%
2021 91.29 33rd 1815 98.2%
2022 63.72 508th 1841 72.4%
2023 82.76 141st 1891 92.5%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.18 105th 1145 90.8%
2021 72.70 287th 1177 75.6%
2023 74.01 9th 1182 99.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.88 1136th 1784 36.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.51 116th 1803 93.6%
2019 88.58 84th 1824 95.4%
2021 92.37 40th 1840 97.8%
2022 91.28 49th 1853 97.4%
2023 90.03 66th 1913 96.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 269th 1691 84.1%
2019 81.90 161st 1714 90.6%
2021 83.42 129th 1743 92.6%
2022 38.71 1048th 1762 40.5%
2023 80.52 174th 1820 90.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Falls City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.50 239th 1539 84.5%
2019 86.59 63rd 1526 95.9%
2021 89.41 35th 1510 97.7%
2022 82.61 106th 1525 93.0%
2023 83.21 98th 1576 93.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Falls City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 84 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1990 81 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1991 93 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1992 104 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 109 0 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1994 116 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1995 139 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 139 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 143 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 138 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 132 0 0 21 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2000 131 0 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 133 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 136 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 136 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 148 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2005 140 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 155 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2007 160 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2008 153 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2009 142 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2010 140 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2011 157 0 0 21 0 0 1 0 179
2012 156 0 0 19 0 0 1 0 176
2013 152 0 0 27 0 0 1 0 180
2014 143 0 0 32 0 0 2 0 177
2015 148 1 0 31 0 0 1 0 181
2016 144 1 1 36 0 0 2 0 184
2017 142 0 1 40 0 0 2 0 185
2018 126 0 1 33 0 0 1 0 161
2019 135 0 1 30 0 0 1 0 167
2020 134 1 1 34 0 0 1 0 171
2021 135 0 1 37 0 0 3 0 176
2022 142 0 0 36 0 0 6 0 184
2023 144 0 0 36 0 0 4 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Falls City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 103 n/a n/a n/a
1990 105 11.0 9.5 n/a
1991 114 11.1 10.2 n/a
1992 133 12.2 10.9 23.3
1993 136 13.0 10.5 28.7
1994 144 12.6 11.4 20.1
1995 165 14.4 11.5 19.4
1996 165 14.4 11.5 19.4
1997 167 15.5 10.8 15.6
1998 162 14.4 11.3 11.7
1999 155 15.4 10.1 23.9
2000 148 16.2 9.1 20.9
2001 152 16.7 9.1 25
2002 153 13.3 11.5 30.1
2003 153 13.3 11.5 30.1
2004 162 14.1 11.5 21.6
2005 153 14.2 10.8 21.6
2006 163 14.1 11.6 17.8
2007 171 16.3 10.5 14.6
2008 168 15.9 10.6 18.5
2009 157 14.8 10.6 14
2010 163 16.1 10.1 17.8
2011 179 14.1 12.6 16.8
2012 176 14.4 12.2 21
2013 180 18.0 9.9 23.9
2014 177 16.5 10.6 18.6
2015 181 17.0 10.6 16
2016 184 18.0 10.2 13
2017 185 18.7 9.8 14.6
2018 161 18.6 8.6 14.3
2019 167 19.8 8.4 11.4
2020 171 18.7 9.1 15.2
2021 176 18.6 9.4 16.5
2022 184 18.6 9.8 23.4
2023 184 18.8 9.7 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Falls City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 103 n/a n/a n/a
1990 105 11.0 9.5 n/a
1991 114 11.1 10.2 n/a
1992 133 12.2 10.9 23.3
1993 136 13.0 10.5 28.7
1994 144 12.6 11.4 20.1
1995 165 14.4 11.5 19.4
1996 165 14.4 11.5 19.4
1997 167 15.5 10.8 15.6
1998 162 14.4 11.3 11.7
1999 155 15.4 10.1 23.9
2000 148 16.2 9.1 20.9
2001 152 16.7 9.1 25
2002 153 13.3 11.5 30.1
2003 153 13.3 11.5 30.1
2004 162 14.1 11.5 21.6
2005 153 14.2 10.8 21.6
2006 163 14.1 11.6 17.8
2007 171 16.3 10.5 14.6
2008 168 15.9 10.6 18.5
2009 157 14.8 10.6 14
2010 163 16.1 10.1 17.8
2011 179 14.1 12.6 16.8
2012 176 14.4 12.2 21
2013 180 18.0 9.9 23.9
2014 177 16.5 10.6 18.6
2015 181 17.0 10.6 16
2016 184 18.0 10.2 13
2017 185 18.7 9.8 14.6
2018 161 18.6 8.6 14.3
2019 167 19.8 8.4 11.4
2020 171 18.7 9.1 15.2
2021 176 18.6 9.4 16.5
2022 184 18.6 9.8 23.4
2023 184 18.8 9.7 19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Falls City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $834 (6.2%) $12,606 (93.8%) $13,440
2020 $817 (6.2%) $12,397 (93.8%) $13,215
2021 $1,247 (8.9%) $12,686 (91.1%) $13,933

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falls City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 207th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.4%
Ranks 80th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 88th of 1961 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Falls City High School)9785
 12%
   7th Grade Reading (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))9785
 12%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Falls City High School)9082
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))9082
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Falls City High School)8977
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))8977
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Falls City High School)8381
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))8381
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Falls City High School)6755
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))6755
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Falls City High School)5635
 21%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))5635
 21%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Falls City High School)9174
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))9174
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Falls City High School)8997
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))8997
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Falls City High School)94100
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))94100
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Falls City High School)8183
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))8183
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Falls City High School)8991
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Falls City Independent School District (Isd))8991
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students167184
 10.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3036
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White135144
 6.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%19.6%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Falls City High School

Yes! Falls City High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 1987 Texas high schools.

Students at Falls City High School are 78% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Falls City High School.

Falls City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Falls City Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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