Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2016)

Serving 489 students in grades 6, Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center 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 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
63%
73%
(14-15)
63%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center?
489 students attend Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center?
Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center part of?
Joe F Saegert Sixth Grade Center is part of Seguin Independent School District.

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