For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,247 students in Slaton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Slaton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Slaton Independent School District, which is ranked #949 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#930 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
64%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
29%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,072 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,881 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,072
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,881
$14,117
Best Slaton Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Gr: 1-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Slaton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Gr: PK-K | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,247 students.
What is the rank of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District is ranked #949 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton Independent School District?
64% of Slaton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Slaton Independent School District?
Slaton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Slaton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,881 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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