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Best Schools in Ponder, TX
Ponder, TX has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,792 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Ponder underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ponder, TX
The top high schools in Ponder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponder H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
2. Decatur H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
3. Northwest H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students
4. Krum H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
5. Denton H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ponder, TX
The top middle schools in Ponder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gene Pike Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students
2. Mccarroll Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
3. Ponder J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Krum Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
5. Mcmath Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ponder, TX
The top elementary schools in Ponder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blanche Dodd El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
2. Krum Early Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Krum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
3. Justin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
4. Carson El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
5. Borman El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
6. Ponder El
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Projected Test Scores
Ponder Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ponder, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ponder, TX has a total population of 5,509 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ponder, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ponder, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ponder, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ponder, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ponder, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ponder, TX
How many schools are in Ponder, TX?
Ponder, TX has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,792 students in total.
How do schools in Ponder perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Ponder score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Ponder underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ponder?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Ponder
3 of 3 schools in Ponder carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Ponder. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.