Serving 355 students in grades 3-5, Stewart 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: STEWART EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hitchcock, TX, covering approximately 87.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stewart Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
What starts here can change the world.
School Rankings
Stewart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stewart Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
36%
13%
White
22%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart Elementary School's ranking?
Stewart Elementary School is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
355 students attend Stewart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Stewart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School offer ?
Stewart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Stewart Elementary School part of?
Stewart Elementary School is part of Hitchcock Independent School District.
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