Cheri Cox Elementary School
Tel:
(972)429-2500
- Cheri Cox Elementary School serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Cheri Cox Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cheri Cox Elementary School's student population of 677 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 677 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cheri Cox Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cheri Cox Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1901 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 50% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wylie Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Wylie Don Whitt Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 642 students
1.2 miles
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-2560 1.2 K-4 642 - Wylie Dr Al Draper Intermed Grades: 5-6 | 984 students
1.2 miles
103 Hensley
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3350 1.2 5-6 984 - Wylie Raymond B Cooper J High School Grades: 7-8 | 820 students
1.2 miles
101 Hensley Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3250 1.2 7-8 820 - Wylie Wylie East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1825 students
1.3 miles
3000 Wylie E Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3150 1.3 9-12 1825 - Wylie Wylie High School Grades: 9-12 | 2303 students
1.8 miles
2550 W Fm 544
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3100 1.8 9-12 2303
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