Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O A Peterson 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O A Peterson's student population of 655 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
655 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a collaborative learning community that prepares students for the future.
School Rankings
O A Peterson ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O A Peterson is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3947 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
40%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O A Peterson's ranking?
O A Peterson is ranked #3947 out of 8,096 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O A Peterson?
655 students attend O A Peterson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of O A Peterson students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O A Peterson?
O A Peterson has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O A Peterson offer ?
O A Peterson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O A Peterson part of?
O A Peterson is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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