Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Driscoll El & Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Driscoll El & Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district in Driscoll, TX, encompassing approximately 46.5 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Driscoll El & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Driscoll El & Middle School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Simply the Best...Para los Niños
School Rankings
Driscoll El & Middle 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 Driscoll El & Middle School is 0.15, 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
#2270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
7%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driscoll El & Middle School's ranking?
Driscoll El & Middle School is ranked #2270 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Driscoll El & Middle School?
289 students attend Driscoll El & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Driscoll El & Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Driscoll El & Middle School?
Driscoll El & Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Driscoll El & Middle School offer ?
Driscoll El & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Driscoll El & Middle School part of?
Driscoll El & Middle School is part of Driscoll Independent School District.
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