Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Perez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perez Elementary serves the southeast part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perez Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perez Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7271 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perez Elementary School's ranking?
Perez Elementary School is ranked #7271 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Perez Elementary School often compared to?
Perez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Perez Elementary School?
460 students attend Perez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Perez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perez Elementary School?
Perez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perez Elementary School offer ?
Perez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Perez Elementary School part of?
Perez Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Perez Elementary School located?
Perez Elementary School is located in the Chateau At Onion Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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