Timpson Elementary School (Closed 2018)

836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timpson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
85-89%
78%
(16-17)
65-69%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
54%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
24%
13%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
24%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.61

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Timpson Elementary School?
304 students attend Timpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Timpson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timpson Elementary School?
Timpson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timpson Elementary School offer ?
Timpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timpson Elementary School part of?
Timpson Elementary School is part of Timpson Independent School District.

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