Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shekinah Walzem 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 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)26%
52%
Black
(15-16)65%
13%
White
(15-16)4%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance Academy School District
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Shekinah Walzem Elementary School?
175 students attend Shekinah Walzem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shekinah Walzem Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shekinah Walzem Elementary School?
Shekinah Walzem Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shekinah Walzem Elementary School offer ?
Shekinah Walzem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shekinah Walzem Elementary School part of?
Shekinah Walzem Elementary School is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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