Katherine Stephens Elementary School
Katherine Stephens Elementary School serves 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Katherine Stephens Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Katherine Stephens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Katherine Stephens Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 655 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Katherine Stephens Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Katherine Stephens Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4170 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 52% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 23% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Katherine Stephens Elementary School is Rowlett High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Coyle Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Coyle Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,033 student10
0.4 miles
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711 0.4 6-8 1,033 - Rowlett Rowlett High School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,577 students10
0.6 miles
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712 0.6 9-12 2,577 - Rowlett Rowlett Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 549 students10
0.8 miles
3315 Carla Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3380 0.8 PK-5 549 - Houston Harmony School Of Business - Dallas Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 381 students10
1.0 miles
8080 W President George Bush H
Houston, TX 77099
(214) 321-0100 1 6-12 381 - Rowlett Herfurth Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
1.9 miles
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994 1.9 PK-5 374
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