Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wakefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wakefield Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wakefield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4654 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield Elementary School's ranking?
Wakefield Elementary School is ranked #4654 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wakefield Elementary School often compared to?
Wakefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Percy W Neblett Elementary School, Henry W Sory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?
306 students attend Wakefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wakefield Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wakefield Elementary School offer ?
Wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wakefield Elementary School part of?
Wakefield Elementary School is part of Sherman ISD School District.
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