Tijerina Elementary School
Tel:
(713)924-1790
- Tijerina Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Tijerina Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tijerina Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tijerina Elementary School is 0.08, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5923 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tijerina Elementary School is Eastwood Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edison Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burnet Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Burnet Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
0.6 miles
5403 Canal St
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-1780 0.6 K-5 541 - Houston Edison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
0.7 miles
6901 Ave I
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-1800 0.7 6-8 656 - Houston Laurenzo Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 339 students
0.7 miles
205 N Delmar
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-0350 0.7 PK-K 339 - Houston Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
0.8 miles
7101 Canal St
Houston, TX 77011
(713)924-1820 0.8 PK-5 422 - Houston Carrillo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 573 students
0.9 miles
960 S Wayside Dr
Houston, TX 77023
(713)924-1870 0.9 PK-5 573
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