W V Swinburn Elementary School (Closed 2020)

300 N Dallas St
Tulia, TX 79088
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 258 students in grades 3-5, W V Swinburn 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 25% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
25%
51%
(18-19)
20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
24%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend W V Swinburn Elementary School?
258 students attend W V Swinburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of W V Swinburn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W V Swinburn Elementary School?
W V Swinburn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W V Swinburn Elementary School offer ?
W V Swinburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is W V Swinburn Elementary School part of?
W V Swinburn Elementary School is part of Tulia Independent School District.

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