Prairie Lea High School or Prairie Lea School is a public high school located in Prairie Lea, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Prairie Lea Independent School District located in west central Caldwell County.
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Prairie Lea 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Lea School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 36.8 square miles around Prairie Lea, TX, with most students typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 3.3 miles, extending up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Lea Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
School Rankings
Prairie Lea 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 Prairie Lea Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#8000 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Indian/arrow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lea Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Lea Elementary School is ranked #8000 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie Lea Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Prairie Lea Elementary School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Prairie Lea Elementary School?
267 students attend Prairie Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Prairie Lea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Lea Elementary School?
Prairie Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Lea Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Prairie Lea Elementary School part of?
Prairie Lea Elementary School is part of Prairie Lea Independent School District.
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