Original Research by School Decision on Andrews H S
Andrews High School serves the four grades of high school in Andrews, a small county seat in West Texas where oil and gas operations anchor the local economy. The school enrolls a student body that is mostly Hispanic, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the area. The enrollment spans all four grades fairly evenly across the cohort.
On state assessment results, the school's performance is mixed by subject. In science and social studies, students show stronger mastery overall: in science, most students at least approach grade level, and a substantial share also meet or exceed standards. In social studies similarly, the vast majority approach grade level. English language arts and mathematics present a different picture. In ELA, fewer than three-quarters of students approach proficiency, with only a small handful scoring at mastery. Mathematics is the lowest area: just under three-quarters approach proficiency, but only a modest share meet grade level, and mastery is rare. Across all tested subjects taken together, about three in four students approach standards, roughly half meet them, and few master the content. The data provided reflects a single year of testing, so trend information is not available.
A parent may want to look into the school's support structures in ELA and mathematics, where proficiency lags relative to science. It would also be worth asking the school about the progression of students through these courses and any interventions being used for students who are approaching but not yet meeting standards.
The school is located in a town with a car-dependent layout and a modest housing market. Andrews itself is flat to slightly declining in population, though Andrews County overall has grown modestly in recent years. The school sits on its own campus in a distant-town locale rather than concentrated downtown. The immediate region is anchored by oil-and-gas employment, along with the school district itself as an institutional employer. Housing costs in the zip code are below the state average and well below the national average, putting the area relatively affordable, though mortgage rates remain elevated nationally.
Graduation rate data and other outcome measures such as college and career readiness were not available. The school's course offerings, staffing profile, attendance data, and discipline information are also not included in the data provided. Andrews ISD is the sole district in Andrews County, so comparison with other county districts is not applicable. For a fuller picture of pathways, climate, and how the school supports students beyond the test measures here, direct conversation with the school would be important.
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