Cheri Cox Elementary School
Cheri Cox Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Cheri Cox Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cheri Cox Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cheri Cox Elementary School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cheri Cox Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cheri Cox Elementary School is 0.65, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #946 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 49% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wylie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cheri Cox Elementary School is Wylie East High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Raymond B Cooper J High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Don Whitt Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wylie Don Whitt Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 654 students10
1.2 miles
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2560 1.2 PK-4 654 - Wylie Dr Al Draper Intermed Math: 80% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-6 | 1,007 student10
1.2 miles
103 Hensley
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3350 1.2 5-6 1,007 - Wylie Raymond B Cooper J High School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 891 students10
1.2 miles
101 Hensley Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3250 1.2 7-8 891 - Wylie Wylie East High School Math: 67% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,846 student10
1.3 miles
3000 Wylie E Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3150 1.3 9-12 1,846 - Wylie Wylie High School Math: 74% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,428 students10
1.8 miles
2550 W Fm 544
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3100 1.8 9-12 2,428
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