Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Covington 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 20-24% (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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington School's attendance zone covers the entire Covington, TX school district, encompassing approximately 43.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.6 miles and the furthest edge located 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington School's student population of 353 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Covington 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 Covington School is 0.48, 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
#4893 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Covington School's ranking?
Covington School is ranked #4893 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Covington School often compared to?
Covington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blum Isd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Covington School?
The graduation rate of Covington School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Covington School?
353 students attend Covington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Covington School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington School?
Covington School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Covington School offer ?
Covington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Covington School part of?
Covington School is part of Covington Independent School District.
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