Henderson Elementary School
Tel:
(432)240-7000
- Henderson Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Henderson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Henderson Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Henderson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4231 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 28% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.63 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Midland ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henderson Elementary School is Water Valley Vocational Train (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alamo J High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jones Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Midland Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 365 students
0.6 miles
4919 Shadylane Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432)240-7200 0.6 PK-6 365 - Midland Long Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 527 students
1.0 miles
4200 Cedar Spring Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432)240-7400 1.0 PK-6 527 - Midland Burnet Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 545 students
1.1 miles
900 S Raymond Rd
Midland, TX 79703
(432)240-6200 1.1 PK-6 545 - Midland Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 607 students
1.4 miles
6000 Riverfront Dr
Midland, TX 79706
(432)240-8500 1.4 PK-6 607 - Midland Alamo J High School Grades: 7-8 | 731 students
1.5 miles
3800 W Storey Ave
Midland, TX 79703
(432)689-1700 1.5 7-8 731
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