Penelope School

309 Ave D
Penelope, TX 76676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Penelope School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Penelope School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Penelope School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penelope School is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#3677 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
37%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
32%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
65%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Penelope School's ranking?
Penelope School is ranked #3677 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penelope School?
The graduation rate of Penelope School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Penelope School?
199 students attend Penelope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Penelope School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penelope School?
Penelope School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penelope School offer ?
Penelope School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Penelope School part of?
Penelope School is part of Penelope ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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