Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Terlingua 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 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
76%
54%
White
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Terlingua Elementary School?
59 students attend Terlingua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Terlingua Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Terlingua Elementary School?
Terlingua Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Terlingua Elementary School offer ?
Terlingua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Terlingua Elementary School part of?
Terlingua Elementary School is part of Terlingua Community School District.
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