RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

Many of the schools in this district are rated average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Tarkington Independent School District based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

Students at many of the schools in this district are making about the same academic progress as the state average.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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ENVIRONMENT

Reviews From Schools in Tarkington Independent School District

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
November 05, 2022
This is only one of the worst schools out there
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Current student
November 05, 2022
There are a lot of things messed up at this school. The first thing is that the admins do not always follow the dress code. They let boys wear finger-tip length shorts, but the girls would get a full... More
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Parent / Guardian
February 04, 2021
Do not send your child here if they are of color, part of the LGBTQ community, or are otherwise "abnormal". The staff is preppy, cliquey, and cold. Not to mention the community members that are... More
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