Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-34%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ignite Public Schools And Community Service Center School District
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco?
The graduation rate of Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco is 30-34%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco?
215 students attend Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco?
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco offer ?
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco part of?
Ignite Public School And Community Serv Center At Weslaco is part of Ignite Public Schools And Community Service Center School District.
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