Serving 832 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Piney Woods 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Woods Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Splendora, TX, covering an area of approximately 50.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piney Woods Elementary School's student population of 832 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
832 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#5722 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Woods Elementary School is ranked #5722 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Piney Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peach Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Piney Woods Elementary School?
832 students attend Piney Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Piney Woods Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Woods Elementary School?
Piney Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Woods Elementary School offer ?
Piney Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Piney Woods Elementary School part of?
Piney Woods Elementary School is part of Splendora Independent School District.
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