Serving 243 students in grades 5-6, East Elementary 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
243 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of East Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Progreso Independent School District.
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