Tierra Blanca Elementary School served 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Tierra Blanca Elementary School?
357 students attend Tierra Blanca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tierra Blanca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Blanca Elementary School?
Tierra Blanca Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tierra Blanca Elementary School offer ?
Tierra Blanca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tierra Blanca Elementary School part of?
Tierra Blanca Elementary School is part of Hereford Independent School District.
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