Tye Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
60%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Tye Elementary School?
162 students attend Tye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tye Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tye Elementary School?
Tye Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tye Elementary School offer ?
Tye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tye Elementary School part of?
Tye Elementary School is part of Merkel Independent School District.
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