Salazar Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Salazar 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
≤10%
37%
(20-21)
11-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
38.9%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Salazar Elementary School?
216 students attend Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salazar Elementary School?
Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Salazar Elementary School part of?
Salazar Elementary School is part of Alice Independent School District.

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