Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory 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 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston Elementary serves the northern part of Midland, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory 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 Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#2978 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
14%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #2978 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Bowie Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School?
481 students attend Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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