Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Athens 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Athens serves the northern part of its school district in Athens, TX, covering an area of approximately 127.2 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 8.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 15.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Athens's student population of 568 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Central Athens 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 Central Athens is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4639 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Athens's ranking?
Central Athens is ranked #4639 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Central Athens often compared to?
Central Athensis often viewed alongside schools like South Athens Elementary School, Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Central Athens?
568 students attend Central Athens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Central Athens students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Athens?
Central Athens has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Athens offer ?
Central Athens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central Athens part of?
Central Athens is part of Athens Independent School District.
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