Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Salazar Elementary 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7889 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Salazar Elementary School is ranked #7889 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Salazar Elementary School?
216 students attend Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salazar Elementary School?
Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Salazar Elementary School part of?
Salazar Elementary School is part of Alice Independent School District.
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