Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, P M Akin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P M Akin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P M Akin Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P M Akin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P M Akin Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1051 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P M Akin Elementary School's ranking?
P M Akin Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are P M Akin Elementary School often compared to?
P M Akin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Smith Elementary School, R F Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend P M Akin Elementary School?
555 students attend P M Akin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P M Akin Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P M Akin Elementary School?
P M Akin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does P M Akin Elementary School offer ?
P M Akin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is P M Akin Elementary School part of?
P M Akin Elementary School is part of Wylie ISD School District.
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