Is Penelope School a good school?

Penelope School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Texas alternative schools.

How many students attend Penelope School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Penelope School.

What is the racial makeup of Penelope School?

Students at Penelope School are 63% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Penelope School

Summary:

Penelope School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Dawson Independent School District, with a student population of 202 that is predominantly White (63.86%) and Hispanic (32.67%). Despite facing economic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Penelope School has consistently maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the state average.

Penelope School's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, shows a mixed picture. While the school performs well in certain subject areas and grade levels, such as 8th-grade reading and science, it struggles in others, particularly in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade science, where proficiency rates are significantly below the state average. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Milford School and Aquilla School, Penelope School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates, but its academic performance is often lower, particularly in mathematics.

The high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and the lower per-student spending at Penelope School may suggest potential challenges in providing resources and support for students, which could impact academic outcomes. However, the school's relatively small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 10.4 over the past three school years, indicates a potentially more personalized learning environment. These factors present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to enhance student outcomes and ensure all students at Penelope School are meeting or exceeding state standards.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

309 Ave D
Penelope, TX 76676-0068

(254) 533-2215

District: Penelope Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3983^rd of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,667

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.2%

Hispanic:

31.1%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penelope School ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Penelope School ranks better than 60.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Penelope School ranks better than 55.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Penelope 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: White (63.2%), Hispanic (31.1%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penelope School is 11.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penelope School is $12,667.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Penelope School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penelope School 3983^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Penelope School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Penelope School 925^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Penelope School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Penelope School 880^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Penelope School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	37.30	2584^th	3465	25.4%
2005	51.47	1968^th	3475	43.4%
2006	42.06	2422^nd	3476	30.3%
2007	27.14	3179^th	3724	14.6%
2008	25.41	3269^th	3768	13.2%
2009	4.03	3854^th	3884	0.8%
2010	29.45	3294^th	3937	16.3%
2011	18.76	3772^nd	4095	7.9%
2012	35.83	3101^st	4206	26.3%
2013	25.17	3605^th	4221	14.6%
2014	50.47	2304^th	4260	45.9%
2015	55.27	2053^rd	4320	52.5%
2016	59.43	1803^rd	4286	57.9%
2017	46.59	2153^rd	4329	50.3%
2018	37.93	2692^nd	4359	38.2%
2019	27.55	3491^st	4479	22.1%
2021	35.68	2809^th	4578	38.6%
2022	44.59	2465^th	4581	46.2%
2023	38.04	2926^th	4647	37.0%
2024	20.94	3983^rd	4675	14.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.07	2586^th	3684	29.8%
2021	40.32	2027^th	3799	46.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.54	2004^th	4264	53.0%
2019	32.45	3302^nd	4309	23.4%
2021	31.02	3314^th	4451	25.5%
2022	47.72	2305^th	4477	48.5%
2023	48.39	2278^th	4521	49.6%
2024	11.30	4435^th	4560	2.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.36	2781^st	4306	35.4%
2019	31.22	3259^th	4348	25.0%
2021	42.20	2455^th	4499	45.4%
2022	42.65	2612^th	4561	42.7%
2023	41.15	2721^st	4588	40.7%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.68	2340^th	4461	47.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.25	2609^th	4319	39.6%
2019	29.61	3331^st	4357	23.5%
2021	39.82	2560^th	4498	43.1%
2022	45.22	2426^th	4563	46.8%
2023	36.89	2957^th	4585	35.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.22	3872^nd	4168	7.1%
2021	39.34	2620^th	4329	39.5%
2022	55.63	1718^th	4376	60.7%
2024	5.45	4414^th	4431	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.26	2632^nd	3127	15.8%
2019	16.22	2901^st	3142	7.7%
2021	23.89	2593^rd	3082	15.9%
2022	27.90	2489^th	3082	19.2%
2023	32.59	2292^nd	3106	26.2%
2024	23.07	2632^nd	3078	14.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	38.08	1156^th	1573	26.5%
2005	22.32	1354^th	1582	14.4%
2006	33.86	1178^th	1585	25.7%
2007	28.15	1388^th	1684	17.6%
2008	46.14	1089^th	1718	36.6%
2009	23.83	1558^th	1763	11.6%
2010	33.39	1456^th	1803	19.2%
2011	24.81	1693^rd	1895	10.7%
2012	36.54	1363^rd	1951	30.1%
2013	39.53	1335^th	1973	32.3%
2014	22.24	1678^th	1987	15.6%
2015	32.08	1528^th	2043	25.2%
2016	47.87	1118^th	1987	43.7%
2017	48.12	938^th	2027	53.7%
2018	47.24	1033^rd	2080	50.3%
2019	53.13	886^th	2193	59.6%
2021	54.33	903^rd	2252	59.9%
2022	61.97	682^nd	2254	69.7%
2023	69.38	541^st	2330	76.8%
2024	54.82	925^th	2361	60.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.20	219^th	1757	87.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.30	526^th	2039	74.2%
2019	54.83	765^th	2073	63.1%
2021	65.06	518^th	2172	76.2%
2022	59.86	658^th	2220	70.4%
2023	79.04	241^st	2251	89.3%
2024	67.74	454^th	2224	79.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.39	1477^th	2008	26.4%
2019	47.12	1040^th	2047	49.2%
2021	52.38	923^rd	2151	57.1%
2022	67.40	531^st	2221	76.1%
2023	44.06	1233^rd	2241	45.0%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.78	1577^th	2182	27.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.98	665^th	2030	67.2%
2019	54.08	800^th	2069	61.3%
2021	56.76	798^th	2168	63.2%
2022	52.56	933^rd	2228	58.1%
2023	72.53	450^th	2245	80.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.76	1425^th	1895	24.8%
2019	74.39	319^th	1935	83.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.04	842^nd	1673	49.7%
2019	31.71	1264^th	1684	24.9%
2021	36.36	1164^th	1700	31.5%
2022	41.07	1067^th	1723	38.1%
2023	50.32	848^th	1749	51.5%
2024	51.78	798^th	1724	53.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	44.03	1010^th	1427	29.2%
2005	32.35	1136^th	1429	20.5%
2006	49.96	886^th	1430	38.0%
2007	41.52	1068^th	1497	28.7%
2008	35.92	1178^th	1510	22.0%
2009	30.61	1285^th	1539	16.5%
2010	47.28	1092^nd	1568	30.4%
2011	57.83	873^rd	1672	47.8%
2012	55.06	686^th	1603	57.2%
2013	29.29	1290^th	1652	21.9%
2014	34.80	1255^th	1734	27.6%
2015	42.59	1136^th	1743	34.8%
2016	58.35	734^th	1762	58.3%
2017	18.50	1469^th	1777	17.3%
2018	52.86	724^th	1797	59.7%
2019	68.80	408^th	1857	78.0%
2021	46.92	962^nd	1861	48.3%
2022	48.07	928^th	1876	50.5%
2023	57.54	726^th	1961	63.0%
2024	52.30	880^th	1987	55.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.05	97^th	1347	92.8%
2024	49.18	650^th	1547	58.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.03	511^th	1794	71.5%
2019	71.60	279^th	1818	84.7%
2021	42.05	1049^th	1848	43.2%
2022	38.48	1108^th	1847	40.0%
2023	61.63	502^nd	1897	73.5%
2024	49.44	765^th	1883	59.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.57	867^th	1781	51.3%
2019	49.96	895^th	1798	50.2%
2021	50.22	882^nd	1815	51.4%
2022	58.88	633^rd	1841	65.6%
2023	60.63	634^th	1891	66.5%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.63	1655^th	1829	9.5%
2022	31.84	1253^rd	1837	31.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.34	712^th	1803	60.5%
2019	79.48	212^th	1824	88.4%
2021	41.18	1037^th	1840	43.6%
2022	37.63	1112^th	1853	40.0%
2023	44.86	1000^th	1913	47.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.49	215^th	1691	87.3%
2019	68.55	353^rd	1714	79.4%
2021	47.18	851^st	1743	51.2%
2022	35.47	1114^th	1762	36.8%
2023	73.39	280^th	1820	84.6%
2024	56.00	594^th	1804	67.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Penelope School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.02	1307^th	1539	15.1%
2019	55.89	610^th	1526	60.0%
2021	34.94	1050^th	1510	30.5%
2022	39.74	935^th	1525	38.7%
2023	34.60	1073^rd	1576	31.9%
2024	23.11	1264^th	1556	18.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Penelope School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	105	5	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1990	107	7	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
1991	109	8	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	-9	126
1992	109	6	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	133
1993	118	2	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1994	119	0	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1995	119	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1996	119	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1997	128	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1998	111	1	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1999	105	1	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2000	116	2	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2001	128	1	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2002	136	3	0	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
2003	136	3	0	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
2004	142	3	0	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	186
2005	136	5	0	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	187
2006	140	7	0	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	190
2007	131	6	0	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	184
2008	121	9	0	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	173
2009	126	10	3	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	186
2010	134	10	2	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	196
2011	117	3	0	50	5	2	3	0	180
2012	118	2	0	49	5	0	3	0	177
2013	136	1	0	49	2	0	1	0	189
2014	144	2	0	47	1	0	3	0	197
2015	132	4	0	52	1	0	2	0	191
2016	124	2	0	57	0	0	4	0	187
2017	155	3	1	64	0	0	2	0	225
2018	161	1	1	71	0	0	3	0	237
2019	136	2	0	63	0	0	0	0	201
2020	138	1	0	63	0	0	2	0	204
2021	138	2	0	68	0	0	2	0	210
2022	130	5	0	64	0	0	0	0	199
2023	129	4	0	66	0	0	3	0	202
2024	134	6	0	66	0	0	6	0	212

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Penelope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	130	12.0	10.8	n/a
1991	126	12.1	10.4	n/a
1992	133	13.1	10.1	33.1
1993	139	13.0	10.7	41
1994	146	13.1	11.1	36.3
1995	136	12.0	11.3	30.9
1996	136	12.0	11.3	30.9
1997	152	12.0	12.7	36.2
1998	134	14.0	9.6	38.8
1999	137	14.0	9.8	54.7
2000	151	15.4	9.8	57.6
2001	163	17.7	9.2	62
2002	180	18.7	9.6	68.3
2003	180	18.7	9.6	68.3
2004	186	21.9	8.5	70.4
2005	187	21.4	8.7	69.5
2006	190	21.6	8.8	68.9
2007	184	20.0	9.2	79.3
2008	173	17.9	9.7	78
2009	186	20.7	8.9	73.1
2010	196	22.3	8.7	70.9
2011	180	21.9	8.1	75.6
2012	177	21.6	8.1	75.1
2013	189	22.0	8.5	81
2014	197	20.6	9.5	77.2
2015	191	19.0	10.0	78
2016	187	19.0	9.8	74.9
2017	225	19.8	11.3	72.9
2018	237	18.7	12.6	67.5
2019	201	20.4	9.8	66.2
2020	204	21.1	9.6	65.2
2021	210	20.0	10.4	66.7
2022	199	20.0	9.9	57.8
2023	202	21.0	9.6	56.9
2024	212	19.0	11.1	49.1

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 Penelope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	130	12.0	10.8	n/a
1991	126	12.1	10.4	n/a
1992	133	13.1	10.1	33.1
1993	139	13.0	10.7	41
1994	146	13.1	11.1	36.3
1995	136	12.0	11.3	30.9
1996	136	12.0	11.3	30.9
1997	152	12.0	12.7	36.2
1998	134	14.0	9.6	38.8
1999	137	14.0	9.8	54.7
2000	151	15.4	9.8	57.6
2001	163	17.7	9.2	62
2002	180	18.7	9.6	68.3
2003	180	18.7	9.6	68.3
2004	186	21.9	8.5	70.4
2005	187	21.4	8.7	69.5
2006	190	21.6	8.8	68.9
2007	184	20.0	9.2	79.3
2008	173	17.9	9.7	78
2009	186	20.7	8.9	73.1
2010	196	22.3	8.7	70.9
2011	180	21.9	8.1	75.6
2012	177	21.6	8.1	75.1
2013	189	22.0	8.5	81
2014	197	20.6	9.5	77.2
2015	191	19.0	10.0	78
2016	187	19.0	9.8	74.9
2017	225	19.8	11.3	72.9
2018	237	18.7	12.6	67.5
2019	201	20.4	9.8	66.2
2020	204	21.1	9.6	65.2
2021	210	20.0	10.4	66.7
2022	199	20.0	9.9	57.8
2023	202	21.0	9.6	56.9
2024	212	19.0	11.1	49.1

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 Penelope School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,063 (7.8%)	$12,624 (92.2%)	$13,687
2020	$1,169 (9.0%)	$11,865 (91.0%)	$13,035
2021	$1,013 (8.0%)	$11,654 (92.0%)	$12,667

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Penelope School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3491^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2926^th of 4647 Elementary schools	15%
Ranks 886^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 541^st of 2330 Middle schools	17.2%
Ranks 408^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 726^th of 1961 High schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Penelope School)	27	44	17%
3rd Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	27	44	17%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	27	11	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	27	11	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Penelope School)	18	67	49%
4th Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	18	67	49%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	45	42	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	45	42	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Penelope School)	43	45	2%
5th Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	43	45	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Penelope School)	29	9	20%
5th Grade Science (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	29	9	20%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Penelope School)	13	40	27%
6th Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	13	40	27%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Penelope School)	44	69	25%
7th Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	44	69	25%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	56	54	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	56	54	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Penelope School)	50	73	23%
8th Grade Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	50	73	23%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Penelope School)	83	55	28%
8th Grade Mathematics (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	83	55	28%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Penelope School)	67	64	3%
8th Grade Science (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	67	64	3%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Penelope School)	25	64	39%
8th Grade Social Studies (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	25	64	39%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Penelope School)	50	46	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	50	46	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Penelope School)	67	64	3%
End of Course Biology (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	67	64	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Penelope School)	67	77	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	67	77	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Penelope School)	75	73	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	75	73	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Penelope School)	90	59	31%
End of Course U.S. History (Penelope Independent School District (Isd))	90	59	31%
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	201	202	0.5%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	63	66	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	129	5.1%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	56.9%	9.2%

Schools Near Penelope School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Penelope School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	309 Ave D	Penelope	76676	Hill County	Penelope Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 533-2215	212	19	11.1	49.1%	134 (63.2%)	6 (2.8%)	66 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)	46.7	73.3	40.0	57.1	73.3	27.3	42.9	23.1	50.0	52.9	66.7	9.1	23.8	23.1	21.4	17.7	41.7	7.7	58.3	58.3	$12,667	$1,013	$11,654
Mount Calm Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 N Coates E	Mount Calm	76673	Hill County	Mount Calm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 993-2611	158	15	10.7	70.3%	104 (65.8%)	4 (2.5%)	46 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)	42.9	58.3	55.6	35.7	77.8	38.5	80.0	26.7	54.6	68.8	62.5	23.1	9.1	6.7	45.5	37.5	85.7	0.0	50.0	37.5	$13,148	$1,733	$11,414
Bynum School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	704 Toliver Ave	Bynum	76631	Hill County	Bynum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 531-2341	184	21	8.7	51.6%	105 (57.1%)	4 (2.2%)	67 (36.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)	44.4	44.4	77.8	94.4	80.0	35.3	33.3	42.1	52.9	57.1	50.0	27.8	50.0	52.6	52.9	71.4	45.5	36.8	33.3	16.7	$12,818	$996	$11,822
Abbott School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	219 S First St	Abbott	76621	Hill County	Abbott Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 582-3011	284	24	11.6	31.0%	231 (81.3%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)	60.9	66.7	75.0	50.0	87.0	76.2	70.0	72.2	76.5	61.9	69.6	57.1	35.0	44.4	52.9	47.6	52.2	33.3	56.5	39.1	$11,233	$926	$10,307
Dawson Pk-12	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	199 N School Ave	Dawson	76639	Navarro County	Dawson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 578-1031	581	45	12.9	65.4%	336 (57.8%)	46 (7.9%)	175 (30.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)								(n/a)	61.5	46.4	55.4	57.1	65.0	50.0	47.9	50.0	69.0	37.8	48.9	43.8	29.2	43.8	51.7	28.9	21.3	16.1	55.3	17.0	$14,391	$1,661	$12,730
Hill County J J A E P	Public, Alternative	9-11	121 E Franklin St	Hillsboro	76645	Hill County	Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 582-9953	4				1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hill County Jjaep	Public, Alternative	10	401 W Walnut	Hillsboro	76645	Hill County	Mount Calm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 854-2215	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Aquilla School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	404 N Richards	Aquilla	76622	Hill County	Aquilla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 694-3770	321	27	11.7	44.5%	260 (81.0%)	4 (1.2%)	46 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)								(n/a)	63.2	70.0	68.2	69.0	52.0	17.7	63.9	70.6	94.1	61.3	46.4	23.5	30.6	76.5	35.3	35.5	39.3	70.6	34.5	21.4	$12,876	$970	$11,906
Milford School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	205 Third Ave	Milford	76670	Ellis County	Milford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 493-2911	261	21	12.4	70.9%	82 (31.4%)	52 (19.9%)	109 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)								(n/a)	14.3	31.1	44.8	39.1	36.4	13.3	11.1	33.3	12.5	15.0	25.0	13.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	15.0	10.7	0.0	7.1	0.0	$13,035	$1,669	$11,365

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