Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Progreso Early Childhood 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Progreso El West serves a central area in Progreso, TX, covering approximately 16.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Progreso Early Childhood's student population of 365 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Progreso Early Childhood is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Progreso Early Childhood?
365 students attend Progreso Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Progreso Early Childhood students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Progreso Early Childhood offer ?
Progreso Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Progreso Early Childhood part of?
Progreso Early Childhood is part of Progreso Independent School District.
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