Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nueces Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nueces Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nueces Canyon Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Nueces Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nueces Canyon Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#3869 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
56%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nueces Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Nueces Canyon Elementary School is ranked #3869 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nueces Canyon Elementary School?
129 students attend Nueces Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Nueces Canyon Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueces Canyon Elementary School?
Nueces Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nueces Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Nueces Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nueces Canyon Elementary School part of?
Nueces Canyon Elementary School is part of Nueces Canyon CISD School District.
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