Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prairie Lea 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Lea School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie Lea School's student population of 235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Lea School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Lea School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8090 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lea School's ranking?
Prairie Lea School is ranked #8090 out of 8,188 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Lea School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Lea School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Prairie Lea School?
235 students attend Prairie Lea School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Prairie Lea School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Lea School?
Prairie Lea School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Lea School offer ?
Prairie Lea School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Prairie Lea School part of?
Prairie Lea School is part of Prairie Lea ISD School District.
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