Serving 385 students in grades 1-3, James L Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James L Wright Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Perryton, TX, covering approximately 790.3 square miles, with an average distance of 15.7 miles to the zone's edge and typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 26.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James L Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
James L Wright Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
James L Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L Wright Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#2322 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L Wright Elementary School's ranking?
James L Wright Elementary School is ranked #2322 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James L Wright Elementary School?
385 students attend James L Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James L Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L Wright Elementary School?
James L Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James L Wright Elementary School offer ?
James L Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is James L Wright Elementary School part of?
James L Wright Elementary School is part of Perryton Independent School District.
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