Slaton Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Slaton Isd

Slaton ISD is a small school district serving a community in Lubbock County with a current enrollment spread across pre-K through grade 12. The district operates four main campuses: two elementary schools, a junior high, and a high school, along with a disciplinary alternative education program. Enrollment is relatively modest, with the school-age population concentrated in the elementary grades and tapering through high school.

The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with substantial representation from Black and white students as well. The exact share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is not available in the data provided. English learner and special education enrollment figures were also not reported.

On academic metrics, Slaton ISD's performance places it in the bottom quartile among Lubbock County's districts on an overall proficiency index that averages test results across subjects and grades. English language arts shows the strongest performance relative to other subjects: roughly two-thirds of tested students in grades 4 and above meet or exceed proficiency, with performance holding fairly stable across grades 4 through 8. Math proficiency is considerably lower, ranging from roughly one-quarter to one-third of students meeting the standard in elementary and middle grades. Science proficiency is notably weak, with around one-fifth of tested fifth and eighth graders proficient. The district's results in social studies are particularly limited, with only a small proportion of eighth graders meeting proficiency. Grade 3 testing data in Spanish was minimal, so proficiency rates are not displayed. The district does not report high school graduation rates or college readiness metrics, which is common for district-level reporting when students take different pathways.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits below the midpoint for the county at roughly one-quarter of students. The district's per-pupil spending is in the upper range for Lubbock County, meaningfully above the county median, suggesting either higher costs or more intensive service delivery relative to some neighboring districts.

In May 2026, Slaton ISD voters approved a bond measure funding construction of a new elementary school to replace the aging Stephen F. Austin Elementary, as well as additional classrooms, safety upgrades, and some athletic improvements. The district states the bond will not increase the tax rate. The new elementary campus may take several years to open. A separate bond proposition focused on football stadium upgrades failed, so those improvements are not currently funded.

The community's housing market shows modest values relative to state and national benchmarks. Monthly mortgage costs are well below the national average, and rent affordability is reasonable by income standards. These factors may reflect the rural or small-town character of the area.

A parent considering Slaton ISD should be aware that the district's test results, particularly in math and science, are substantially below the county average and fall in the lower tier of the region. The ELA results are somewhat stronger but still below midpoint performance in the county. The recent bond passage signals infrastructure investment and commitment to facility modernization, which may create some disruption during construction but positions the district for improved physical capacity. A parent may want to look into whether the district has specific initiatives underway to strengthen math and science instruction, and to understand the district's approach to addressing the proficiency gaps evident in the state assessment data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,247

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 64%

Black 5%

White 29%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

31%

65%

Gr 4

37%

64%

Gr 5

34%

50%

Gr 6

38%

43%

Gr 7

29%

68%

Gr 8

34%

63%

Math

Gr 3

—

35%

Gr 4

26%

28%

Gr 5

23%

46%

Gr 6

15%

17%

Gr 7

10%

32%

Gr 8

25%

42%

Science

Gr 5

13%

31%

Gr 8

16%

37%

Social studies

Gr 8

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

34%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

32%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

27%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

16%

Grade 6

17%

Grade 7

29%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

46%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$142,228

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$101K to $380K

vs. state typical0.47x

vs. national typical0.39x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79364		$142K	+2.6%	96.3%
79404	Lubbock	$101K	-1.9%	2.8%
79366	Ransom Canyon	$380K	+1.8%	0.5%
79403	Lubbock	$103K	+1.3%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,095/mo

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,083 to $1,197/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79404	Lubbock	$1,083	—	2.8%
79403	Lubbock	$1,197	+2.0%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$718/mo

Home price / national median income1.7x

Annual rent / national median income15.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$377/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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