Oliver E Clift Elementary School
Tel:
(972) 923-4720
Oliver E Clift Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oliver E Clift Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oliver E Clift Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oliver E Clift Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 375 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oliver E Clift Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Oliver E Clift Elementary School is 0.69, 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 | #3025 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 52% |
| Black | 29% | 13% |
| White | 41% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waxahachie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oliver E Clift Elementary School is Waxahachie H S Of Choice (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Robbie E Howard J High School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waxahachie Turner Prekindergarten Academy Grades: PK | 188 students
1.0 miles
614 N Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690 1.0 PK 188 - Waxahachie Waxahachie H S Of Choice Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 32 students
1.0 miles
614 Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758 1.0 11-12 32 - Waxahachie Robbie E Howard J High School Grades: 6-8 | 1,005 student
1.7 miles
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771 1.7 6-8 1,005 - Waxahachie Marvin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
1.9 miles
110 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670 1.9 K-5 384 - Waxahachie Dunaway Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 565 students
2.1 miles
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646 2.1 K-5 565
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