Petersburg School

1411 W 4th
Petersburg, TX 79250
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Petersburg School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Petersburg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Petersburg School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Petersburg School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2073 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
37%
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40-44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
30%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Petersburg School's ranking?
Petersburg School is ranked #2073 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petersburg School?
The graduation rate of Petersburg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Petersburg School?
276 students attend Petersburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Petersburg School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg School?
Petersburg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg School offer ?
Petersburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Petersburg School part of?
Petersburg School is part of Petersburg ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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