Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School serves 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School's student population of 729 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 729 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School is 0.72, 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 | #4975 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 52% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 42% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Killeen Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School is Killeen Isd Early College High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Audie Murphy Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Hood Audie Murphy Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 762 students10
0.7 miles
53393 Sun Dance Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6530 0.7 6-8 762 - Fort Hood Montague Village Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 605 students10
1.2 miles
84001 Clement Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230 1.2 PK-5 605 - Fort Hood Clarke Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-3 | 592 students10
1.7 miles
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510 1.7 PK-3 592 - Fort Hood Killeen Isd Early College High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-11 | 840 students10
1.8 miles
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0262 1.8 9-11 840 - Killeen Metroplex School Alternative School Grades: 1-11 | 23 students
2.6 miles
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268 2.6 1-11 23
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