Penelope School
Penelope, TX · Penelope ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, distant
187th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 55%· Stable
309 AVE D, Penelope, TX 76676
(254)533-2215NCES ID 483456003885Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Penelope School 187th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 55% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 55th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 132 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 212 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 63.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.8% | 31.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $225K in zip 76676 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Penelope School in?
Penelope School is part of the Penelope ISD district in Penelope, Texas.
Is Penelope School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Penelope School 187th of 417 Texas schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Penelope School?
White 63%, Hispanic 31%, Black 3%, Two or more races 3% (212 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Penelope School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76676 is $225K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.