Peaster Elementary School
Peaster Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Peaster 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is 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 45% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Peaster Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peaster 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 Peaster Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3436 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peaster Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peaster Elementary School is Peaster High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Peaster Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Poolville Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Peaster Peaster High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 335 students10
0.4 miles
3600 Harwell Lk Rd
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000 0.4 9-12 335 - Peaster Peaster Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 208 students10
1.4 miles
8512 Fm 920
Peaster, TX 76485
(817) 341-5000 1.4 7-8 208 - Poolville Poolville Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 261 students10
6.9 miles
16025 Fm 920
Poolville, TX 76487
(817) 599-3308 6.9 PK-5 261 - Poolville Poolville J High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 94 students10
6.9 miles
16025 Fm 920
Poolville, TX 76487
(817) 594-4539 6.9 6-8 94 - Weatherford Seguin Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 524 students10
7.1 miles
499 E 8th St
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 598-2814 7.1 PK-5 524
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