Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dearing Elementary serves the northern part of Round Rock, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearing Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dearing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dearing Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1781 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearing Elementary School's ranking?
Dearing Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dearing Elementary School?
474 students attend Dearing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dearing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dearing Elementary School?
Dearing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearing Elementary School offer ?
Dearing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dearing Elementary School part of?
Dearing Elementary School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
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