Deretchin Elementary School

11000 Merit Oaks Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,209 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deretchin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Deretchin Elementary serves the west part of Spring, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deretchin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Deretchin Elementary School's student population of 1,209 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers

School Rankings

Deretchin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deretchin Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#244 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
79%
44%
80%
51%
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
40%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.70
(22-23)
5.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deretchin Elementary School's ranking?
Deretchin Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deretchin Elementary School often compared to?
Deretchin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deretchin Elementary School?
1,209 students attend Deretchin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Deretchin Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deretchin Elementary School?
Deretchin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deretchin Elementary School offer ?
Deretchin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deretchin Elementary School part of?
Deretchin Elementary School is part of Conroe Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Deretchin Elementary School located?
Deretchin Elementary School is located in the Sterling Ridge neighborhood of Spring, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Sterling Ridge.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Deretchin Elementary serves the west part of Spring, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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