Slocum High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Slocum, Texas, United States and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It has an Elkhart mailing address and is part of the Slocum Independent School District located in southeastern Anderson County.
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Slocum Pk - 8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slocum Pk - 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Slocum Pk - 8's student population of 250 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Slocum Pk - 8 ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slocum Pk - 8 is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slocum Pk - 8's ranking?
Slocum Pk - 8 is ranked #2270 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Slocum Pk - 8?
250 students attend Slocum Pk - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Slocum Pk - 8 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slocum Pk - 8?
Slocum Pk - 8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slocum Pk - 8 offer ?
Slocum Pk - 8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Slocum Pk - 8 part of?
Slocum Pk - 8 is part of Slocum Independent School District.
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