Shallowater Int, Shallowater TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Shallowater Int

Shallowater Intermediate serves grades two through four in a public school setting. The enrollment is small, drawing a student body that is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic enrollment, and a moderate share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school sits in Lubbock County near Lubbock, in the Texas High Plains region where housing values fall slightly below state median but remain accessible for families in the area.

On state assessments administered in Texas (STAAR), the school's reading performance is stronger than math. Across grade three and four, reading proficiency sits in the mid-range, with grade five performing higher. Math proficiency across the same grades shows a downward trend from grade three to grade five, with the fifth-grade cohort performing noticeably lower. Science, tested only in grade five, shows the weakest results across subjects. Within the county's districts, Shallowater Intermediate's overall proficiency sits in the top quartile, reflecting solid performance in reading that offsets the softer math and science results.

A parent evaluating this school might want to look further into math instruction and support, particularly in the upper elementary grades where the trend moves downward. Reading strength here is a genuine advantage. Science performance at grade five warrants attention as well, though the small size of the tested group means results can shift year to year.

The Shallowater Independent School District itself is navigating growth. Publicly reported data indicates the district has approved a bond measure for a new elementary school, classroom additions, and safety upgrades—a substantial capital project funded through property taxes over time. An earlier 2022 bond for school buildings and stadium renovation also passed, signaling the district's response to enrollment expansion. For families considering a move to the area, this growth context matters: new facilities are coming, but the district is managing both capacity pressures and long-term debt repayment that will affect the tax base.

Shallowater Intermediate's intermediate-grade focus means it does not serve pre-K or kindergarten, nor does it serve middle or high school, so transition patterns and longer-term college-prep pathways lie outside its scope. The school functions as part of a feeder system within the district. For elementary families in this grade band, the school offers solid reading instruction in a relatively small, stable setting, paired with a need to monitor math support as students progress through the upper grades.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 362%

School 62% · District 62%

▲ 22 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 459%

School 59% · District 59%

▲ 18 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

Grade 555%

School 55% · District 55%

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 367%

School 67% · District 67%

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

Grade 460%

School 60% · District 60%

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 566%

School 66% · District 66%

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Science

Grade 548%

School 48% · District 48%

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

This schoolSHALLOWATER ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income46%Higher-income77%31 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income50%Higher-income67%17 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income46%Higher-income75%29 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income46%Higher-income69%23 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income43%Higher-income70%27 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income41%Higher-income62%21 pp gap