Tierra Blanca Elementary School (Closed 2023)

615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tierra Blanca 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
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 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
30-34%
49%
(17-18)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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?
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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