Shamrock High School is a public high school located in Shamrock, Texas, U.S. and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Shamrock Independent School District located in south central Wheeler County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shamrock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shamrock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shamrock Elementary School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shamrock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shamrock Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Irish/lady Irish
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shamrock Elementary School's ranking?
Shamrock Elementary School is ranked #4645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shamrock Elementary School?
175 students attend Shamrock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shamrock Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shamrock Elementary School?
Shamrock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shamrock Elementary School offer ?
Shamrock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shamrock Elementary School part of?
Shamrock Elementary School is part of Shamrock Independent School District.
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