South Ward Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1011 South Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX 75602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(09-10)
85%
83%
(09-10)
85%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
61%
49%
Black
(09-10)
36%
14%
White
(09-10)
2%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
539 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of South Ward Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does South Ward Elementary School offer ?
South Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Ward Elementary School part of?
South Ward Elementary School is part of Longview Independent School District.

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