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Slaton High School is a public high school in Slaton, Texas, serving 362 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Slaton Independent School District, which is ranked 708 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Slaton High School faces several challenges, including a student population that is 68% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I (28.92%), English I Reading (61.11%), and U.S. History (44.44%) were all below the state averages. However, Slaton High School has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.7% to 100% over the past few years, which is above the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 9.3, which is lower than the state average and many nearby schools.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Talkington School For Young Women Leaders, a magnet school in Lubbock, Slaton High School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and rankings. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking particularly low for African American and Hispanic students, as well as for English Language Learners and students with special needs. Despite spending around $15,000 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes suggest that factors beyond funding, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student success.
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