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Sierra Blanca School

500 Sierra Blanca Ave
Sierra Blanca, TX 79851

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Tel: (915) 369-2781

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Sierra Blanca School serves 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Sierra Blanca School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sierra Blanca School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Sierra Blanca School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Total Students

129 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sierra Blanca School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sierra Blanca School is 0.46, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#7167 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

71%

53%

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Black

13%

White

20%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.64

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Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥50%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

72%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Blanca School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sierra Blanca Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Blanca School's ranking?

Sierra Blanca School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sierra Blanca School?

The graduation rate of Sierra Blanca School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Sierra Blanca School?

129 students attend Sierra Blanca School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Sierra Blanca School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Blanca School?

Sierra Blanca School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sierra Blanca School offer ?

Sierra Blanca School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Sierra Blanca School part of?

Sierra Blanca School is part of Sierra Blanca Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education