Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Excelsior 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Excelsior Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Center, TX, covering approximately 27.2 square miles. The zone typically requires a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Elementary School's student population of 86 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
86 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#6323 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Elementary School's ranking?
Excelsior Elementary School is ranked #6323 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary School?
86 students attend Excelsior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Excelsior Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Elementary School?
Excelsior Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excelsior Elementary School offer ?
Excelsior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Excelsior Elementary School part of?
Excelsior Elementary School is part of Excelsior Independent School District.
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