Elmer C Watson High School serves 97 students in grades 9-12.
Elmer C Watson High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmer C Watson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmer C Watson High School's student population of 97 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmer C Watson High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elmer C Watson High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmer C Watson High School's ranking?
Elmer C Watson High School is ranked #1010 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmer C Watson High School?
The graduation rate of Elmer C Watson High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Elmer C Watson High School?
97 students attend Elmer C Watson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elmer C Watson High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmer C Watson High School?
Elmer C Watson High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmer C Watson High School offer ?
Elmer C Watson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmer C Watson High School part of?
Elmer C Watson High School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw ISD School District.
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