A+
Excellent
94/100

Ponder H S

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 300 W BAILEY, Ponder, TX 76259
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 62% · Math 52% proficient · 79th percentile in Texas
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
536
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%79/100reading 80th percentile, math 78th percentile among Texas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+22 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+17 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+9 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +5 pts, math +16 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +9 pts, math +18 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 300 W BAILEY
City Ponder
ZIP Code 76259
District 4835310
NCES School ID 483531003992
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 76259

Understanding the community around Ponder H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,041
Per Capita Income $39,105
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 82.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $287,100
Median Rent $1,233
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
View full data for ZIP 76259 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ponder H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.8%
Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
Black 3.4%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 536
Teachers (FTE) 42.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ponder H S?
Ponder H S has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ponder H S?
Ponder H S has 536 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Ponder H S serve?
Ponder H S serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ponder H S receive per student?
Ponder H S receives $33,072 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ponder H S in 76259 ▼
Avg Home Value
$359,854
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,150
1-Year Change
-3.4%
% Renters
23.9%

Other Schools in 76259

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026