Center Elementary School

621 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades 3-5, Center 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Center Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
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State Level (TX)
#4638 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
37%
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35%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
45%
53%
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Black
20%
13%
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White
29%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Center Elementary School's ranking?
Center Elementary School is ranked #4638 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
516 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Elementary School?
Center Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Center ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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