Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten, Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3936 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center's ranking?
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center?
254 students attend Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center?
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center offer ?
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center part of?
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center is part of Nacogdoches Independent School District.
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