Is Muleshoe High School a good school?

Muleshoe High School ranks 903 rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Muleshoe High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Muleshoe High School.

What is the racial makeup of Muleshoe High School?

Students at Muleshoe High School are 86% Hispanic, 13% White.

What schools feed into Muleshoe High School?

Muleshoe High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dillman Elementary Elementary : Mary Deshazo Elementary Middle : Watson J H

Muleshoe High School

Summary:

Muleshoe High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Muleshoe, Texas, with a student population of 359. The school is part of the Muleshoe Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 666 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Muleshoe High School has several key strengths, including an impressive 4-year graduation rate ranging from 98.8% to 100% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.3% over the past 5 years, lower than the state average. Muleshoe High School's performance on the STAAR End-of-Course exams is generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages in most subject areas, particularly in English II Reading and U.S. History. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 10 students per teacher over the past 3 years, lower than the state average.

While Muleshoe High School's overall performance is solid, there are a few areas where the school could focus on improvement. The nearby Sudan High School, which is part of the Sudan Independent School District, outperforms Muleshoe High School on several metrics, including STAAR test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio. Muleshoe High School could also benefit from increasing proficiency rates in STAAR Math and Science tests, and providing additional support for English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 W 3rd
Muleshoe, TX 79347-3499

(806) 272-7303

District: Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
903^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,033

Feeder schools for Muleshoe High School:

Elementary:	Dillman Elementary
	Mary Deshazo Elementary
Middle:	Watson J H

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.6%

White:

12.7%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muleshoe High School ranks better than 54.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Muleshoe High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.6%), White (12.7%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muleshoe High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Muleshoe High School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muleshoe High School is $15,033.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muleshoe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Muleshoe High School 903^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Muleshoe High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd) 666^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Muleshoe High School

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Rank History for all students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	62.35	591^st	1427	58.6%
2005	59.75	648^th	1429	54.7%
2006	68.96	414^th	1430	71.0%
2007	56.77	782^nd	1497	47.8%
2008	46.37	1007^th	1510	33.3%
2009	51.12	954^th	1539	38.0%
2010	44.05	1159^th	1568	26.1%
2011	59.75	805^th	1672	51.9%
2012	42.35	1037^th	1603	35.3%
2013	43.48	1057^th	1652	36.0%
2014	55.91	771^st	1734	55.5%
2015	58.91	728^th	1743	58.2%
2016	57.69	768^th	1762	56.4%
2017	38.26	1052^nd	1777	40.8%
2018	29.14	1297^th	1797	27.8%
2019	34.41	1256^th	1857	32.4%
2021	53.00	813^th	1861	56.3%
2022	54.84	747^th	1876	60.2%
2023	54.53	816^th	1961	58.4%
2024	51.34	903^rd	1987	54.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.18	826^th	1113	25.8%
2021	46.03	504^th	1195	57.8%
2022	56.13	337^th	1278	73.6%
2023	41.86	648^th	1371	52.7%
2024	57.48	366^th	1435	74.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.37	848^th	1347	37.0%
2019	34.27	901^st	1357	33.6%
2021	34.99	898^th	1382	35.0%
2022	43.73	679^th	1418	52.1%
2023	63.64	335^th	1478	77.3%
2024	70.22	248^th	1547	84.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.31	1319^th	1794	26.5%
2019	35.43	1248^th	1818	31.4%
2021	59.10	567^th	1848	69.3%
2022	58.64	513^th	1847	72.2%
2023	55.47	647^th	1897	65.9%
2024	60.92	472^nd	1883	74.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.39	108^th	131	17.6%
2019	41.65	67^th	113	40.7%
2021	48.99	43^rd	97	55.7%
2022	66.73	28^th	114	75.4%
2023	61.98	28^th	93	69.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.97	1331^st	1781	25.3%
2019	22.89	1483^rd	1798	17.5%
2021	47.54	944^th	1815	48.0%
2022	57.44	672^nd	1841	63.5%
2023	51.15	879^th	1891	53.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.83	340^th	1177	71.1%
2022	67.64	407^th	1172	65.3%
2023	71.79	285^th	1182	75.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.10	1379^th	1784	22.7%
2019	38.72	1083^rd	1810	40.2%
2021	35.82	1138^th	1829	37.8%
2022	59.89	441^st	1837	76.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.33	1377^th	1803	23.6%
2019	42.19	1019^th	1824	44.1%
2021	54.65	722^nd	1840	60.8%
2022	51.10	771^st	1853	58.4%
2023	55.94	700^th	1913	63.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.62	1282^nd	1691	24.2%
2019	34.05	1178^th	1714	31.3%
2021	51.44	738^th	1743	57.7%
2022	56.50	591^st	1762	66.5%
2023	53.22	721^st	1820	60.4%
2024	54.88	621^st	1804	65.6%

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Rank History for White students at Muleshoe High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.39	720^th	1539	53.2%
2019	50.24	740^th	1526	51.5%
2021	68.80	342^nd	1510	77.4%
2022	50.74	686^th	1525	55.0%
2023	75.72	206^th	1576	86.9%
2024	59.65	503^rd	1556	67.7%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Muleshoe High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	201	11	0	216	n/a	n/a	428
1990	210	10	0	217	n/a	n/a	437
1991	198	10	0	204	n/a	n/a	412
1992	190	9	1	183	n/a	n/a	383
1993	179	8	0	176	n/a	n/a	363
1994	165	8	0	177	n/a	n/a	350
1995	174	10	2	184	n/a	n/a	370
1996	174	10	2	184	n/a	n/a	370
1997	198	13	3	194	n/a	n/a	408
1998	187	11	4	199	n/a	n/a	401
1999	186	8	3	188	n/a	n/a	385
2000	178	7	2	196	n/a	n/a	383
2001	160	4	2	218	n/a	n/a	384
2002	168	5	1	210	n/a	n/a	384
2003	168	5	1	210	n/a	n/a	384
2004	178	4	2	224	n/a	n/a	408
2005	159	5	0	245	n/a	n/a	409
2006	134	6	0	223	n/a	n/a	363
2007	132	5	0	215	n/a	n/a	352
2008	97	6	0	247	n/a	n/a	350
2009	81	3	1	252	n/a	n/a	337
2010	68	1	2	264	n/a	n/a	335
2011	68	1	1	266	0	1	337
2012	75	0	1	261	0	0	337
2013	74	0	2	282	0	0	358
2014	69	1	3	263	0	1	337
2015	62	0	3	288	0	1	354
2016	60	0	3	300	0	1	364
2017	50	0	2	302	0	0	354
2018	48	0	1	313	0	0	362
2019	43	1	2	304	0	0	350
2020	47	1	3	296	0	0	347
2021	53	1	4	301	0	3	362
2022	57	3	4	303	0	3	370
2023	51	0	3	303	0	2	359
2024	45	1	2	302	0	3	353

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 Muleshoe High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	437	33.0	13.2	n/a
1991	412	33.0	12.4	n/a
1992	383	32.2	11.8	32.1
1993	363	30.0	12.1	30.6
1994	350	30.6	11.4	37.4
1995	370	31.9	11.6	34.3
1996	370	31.9	11.6	34.3
1997	408	32.4	12.6	36.5
1998	401	32.3	12.4	36.2
1999	385	31.9	12.1	44.7
2000	383	30.5	12.6	45.4
2001	384	32.8	11.7	38.8
2002	384	30.9	12.4	44.8
2003	384	30.9	12.4	44.8
2004	408	32.3	12.6	47.1
2005	409	31.4	13.0	51.6
2006	363	32.1	11.3	56.5
2007	352	31.1	11.3	60.5
2008	350	32.6	10.7	63.1
2009	337	33.9	9.9	65
2010	335	35.8	9.3	77.3
2011	337	35.5	9.4	79.5
2012	337	35.1	9.5	76
2013	358	34.0	10.5	76.5
2014	337	33.8	9.9	79.5
2015	354	32.0	11.0	79.1
2016	364	34.0	10.7	78.3
2017	354	35.1	10.0	70.1
2018	362	35.3	10.2	77.3
2019	350	35.9	9.7	82.6
2020	347	34.0	10.1	83.9
2021	362	36.3	9.9	81.5
2022	370	36.7	10.0	83.2
2023	359	35.7	10.0	87.5
2024	353	35.6	9.9	86.1

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 Muleshoe High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	428	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	437	33.0	13.2	n/a
1991	412	33.0	12.4	n/a
1992	383	32.2	11.8	32.1
1993	363	30.0	12.1	30.6
1994	350	30.6	11.4	37.4
1995	370	31.9	11.6	34.3
1996	370	31.9	11.6	34.3
1997	408	32.4	12.6	36.5
1998	401	32.3	12.4	36.2
1999	385	31.9	12.1	44.7
2000	383	30.5	12.6	45.4
2001	384	32.8	11.7	38.8
2002	384	30.9	12.4	44.8
2003	384	30.9	12.4	44.8
2004	408	32.3	12.6	47.1
2005	409	31.4	13.0	51.6
2006	363	32.1	11.3	56.5
2007	352	31.1	11.3	60.5
2008	350	32.6	10.7	63.1
2009	337	33.9	9.9	65
2010	335	35.8	9.3	77.3
2011	337	35.5	9.4	79.5
2012	337	35.1	9.5	76
2013	358	34.0	10.5	76.5
2014	337	33.8	9.9	79.5
2015	354	32.0	11.0	79.1
2016	364	34.0	10.7	78.3
2017	354	35.1	10.0	70.1
2018	362	35.3	10.2	77.3
2019	350	35.9	9.7	82.6
2020	347	34.0	10.1	83.9
2021	362	36.3	9.9	81.5
2022	370	36.7	10.0	83.2
2023	359	35.7	10.0	87.5
2024	353	35.6	9.9	86.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muleshoe High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,247 (9.4%)	$12,077 (90.6%)	$13,324
2020	$1,029 (7.5%)	$12,706 (92.5%)	$13,736
2021	$714 (4.7%)	$14,319 (95.3%)	$15,033

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muleshoe High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1256^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 816^th of 1961 High schools	26%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Muleshoe High School)	56	51	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd))	55	51	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Muleshoe High School)	48	49	1%
End of Course Biology (Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd))	47	49	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Muleshoe High School)	39	59	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd))	39	59	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Muleshoe High School)	31	67	36%
End of Course English II Reading (Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd))	32	67	35%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Muleshoe High School)	68	78	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd))	67	78	11%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	359	2.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	304	303	0.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	51	18.6%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.6%	87.5%	4.9%

Schools Near Muleshoe High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muleshoe High School	Public	9-12	800 W 3rd	Muleshoe	79347	Bailey County	Muleshoe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 272-7303	353	36	9.9	86.1%	45 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	302 (85.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	51.3	903^rd of 1987 public high schools	54.6%		54.5	816^th of 1961 public high schools	58.4%	87	51.9	47.7	50.5	72.4	71.4					$15,033	$714	$14,319
Sudan High School	Public	8-12	107 W Hwy 303	Sudan	79371	Lamb County	Sudan Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 227-2336	175	20	8.6	49.1%	75 (42.9%)	2 (1.1%)	95 (54.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	77	271^st of 1987 public high schools	86.4%		70.7	414^th of 1961 public high schools	78.9%	143	80.0	75.9	90.9	73.0	71.1	76.3	29.0	54.1	13.5	$18,795	$990	$17,804

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