Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, San Perlita Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Perlita EL's attendance zone covers the entire San Perlita school district, encompassing approximately 272.9 square miles in San Perlita, TX. The zone allows for a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 28.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Perlita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
San Perlita Elementary School's student population of 80 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Perlita Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Perlita Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1481 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Hispanic
86%
54%
White
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Perlita Elementary School's ranking?
San Perlita Elementary School is ranked #1481 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Perlita Elementary School?
80 students attend San Perlita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of San Perlita Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Perlita Elementary School?
San Perlita Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Perlita Elementary School offer ?
San Perlita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is San Perlita Elementary School part of?
San Perlita Elementary School is part of San Perlita Independent School District.
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