Shepard Elementary School vs. Hightower Elementary School
Should I attend Shepard Elementary School or Hightower Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shepard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Hightower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shepard 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 55-59% (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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hightower Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
404 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#308 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
66
Grade 1 Students
71
75
Grade 2 Students
54
75
Grade 3 Students
65
76
Grade 4 Students
75
70
Grade 5 Students
63
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
24%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
63%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%