Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharon A Richardson 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#4297 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon A Richardson Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is ranked #4297 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Sharon A Richardson Elementary School?
123 students attend Sharon A Richardson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon A Richardson Elementary School?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharon A Richardson Elementary School offer ?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sharon A Richardson Elementary School part of?
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School is part of Union Hill ISD School District.
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