Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sullivan Elementary serves the northern part of San Benito, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy's student population of 367 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy 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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is 0.08, 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
#4319 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan Environmental Science Academy's ranking?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is ranked #4319 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sullivan Environmental Science Academy often compared to?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lee H Means Elementary School, Idea Frontier Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
367 students attend Sullivan Environmental Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sullivan Environmental Science Academy offer ?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sullivan Environmental Science Academy part of?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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