Timpson Independent School District is a public school district based in Timpson, Texas. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. The district changed to a four-day school week in fall 2022.
Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Timpson 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timpson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Timpson School's student population of 756 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
756 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Building relationships and serving others.
School Rankings
Timpson 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 Timpson School is 0.58, 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
#5883 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
60%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timpson School's ranking?
Timpson School is ranked #5883 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Timpson School often compared to?
Timpson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timpson School?
The graduation rate of Timpson School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Timpson School?
756 students attend Timpson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Timpson School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timpson School?
Timpson School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timpson School offer ?
Timpson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Timpson School part of?
Timpson School is part of Timpson Independent School District.
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