Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School 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 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 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-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary serves the southern part of Laredo, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School's student population of 631 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Commitment Transforms Promise into Reality!
School Rankings
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3069 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School's ranking?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School is ranked #3069 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School?
631 students attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School offer ?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School part of?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.
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