Turner Elementary School
Tel:
(936) 856-1289
- Turner Elementary School serves 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Turner Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Turner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Turner Elementary School's student population of 722 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 722 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Turner Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Turner Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #941 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 68% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Willis Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Turner Elementary School is Jjaep (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Vista Academy Of Willis (1.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willis Jjaep Alternative School
Grades: 10 | 1 student
0.2 miles
1201 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250 0.2 10 1 - Willis Willis High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,994 student
0.2 miles
1201 F M 830
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250 0.2 9-12 1,994 - Lewisville Vista Academy Of Willis Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 161 students
1.9 miles
202 Thomason St
Lewisville, TX 75029
(936) 890-0100 1.9 K-8 161 - Willis Stubblefield Alternative Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 22 students
2.2 miles
207 Philpot St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302 2.2 6-12 22
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