Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Heights Elementary School 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 28% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6311 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Heights Elementary School's ranking?
North Heights Elementary School is ranked #6311 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Heights Elementary School?
539 students attend North Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of North Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Heights Elementary School?
North Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Heights Elementary School offer ?
North Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Heights Elementary School part of?
North Heights Elementary School is part of San Felipe-Del Rio CISD School District.
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