Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Doss 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Doss Elementary School's student population of 22 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doss Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doss Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2952 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doss Elementary School's ranking?
Doss Elementary School is ranked #2952 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Doss Elementary School?
22 students attend Doss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Doss Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doss Elementary School?
Doss Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Doss Elementary School offer ?
Doss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Doss Elementary School part of?
Doss Elementary School is part of Doss Consolidated Csd School District.
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