Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Agua Dulce 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Agua Dulce Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Agua Dulce school district, encompassing approximately 97.7 square miles in Agua Dulce, TX. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Agua Dulce Elementary School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Agua Dulce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agua Dulce Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#4521 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Longhorn/lady Horn
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agua Dulce Elementary School's ranking?
Agua Dulce Elementary School is ranked #4521 out of 8,096 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Agua Dulce Elementary School?
178 students attend Agua Dulce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Agua Dulce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agua Dulce Elementary School?
Agua Dulce Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Agua Dulce Elementary School offer ?
Agua Dulce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Agua Dulce Elementary School part of?
Agua Dulce Elementary School is part of Agua Dulce Independent School District.
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