Shields Elementary School vs. Life School Red Oak
Should I attend Shields Elementary School or Life School Red Oak? 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
Shields Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Life School Red Oak ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shields Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,019 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Red Oak ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
563 students
1,019 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4251 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3948 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
56
-
Kindergarten Students
72
147
Grade 1 Students
80
151
Grade 2 Students
75
141
Grade 3 Students
78
139
Grade 4 Students
106
146
Grade 5 Students
96
149
Grade 6 Students
-
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
37%
42%
% Black
30%
32%
% White
27%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
15%
