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Idalou High School vs. New Deal High School

Should you attend Idalou High School or New Deal High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Idalou High School
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
New Deal High School
209 S Auburn Ave
New Deal, TX 79350
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Idalou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Idalou High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, New Deal High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
285 students
237 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idalou High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Deal High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idalou High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Deal High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idalou High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Deal High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idalou High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Idalou Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Deal High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Deal Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#844 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#5307 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idalou High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Deal High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in TX)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idalou High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Deal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idalou High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Deal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idalou High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Deal High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Idalou High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Deal High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idalou High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Deal High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
86
65
Grade 10 Students
65
63
Grade 11 Students
71
60
Grade 12 Students
63
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idalou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Idalou Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
41%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idalou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Idalou Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Deal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Deal Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Idalou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Idalou Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Deal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Deal Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idalou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Idalou Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Deal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Deal Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Idalou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Idalou Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Deal High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Deal Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idalou High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Deal High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idalou High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Deal High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idalou High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Idalou Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Deal High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Deal Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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