Serving 409 students in grades 6, Ash 6th Grade Learning Center 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 60% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)62%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Ash 6th Grade Learning Center?
409 students attend Ash 6th Grade Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ash 6th Grade Learning Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ash 6th Grade Learning Center?
Ash 6th Grade Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ash 6th Grade Learning Center offer ?
Ash 6th Grade Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Ash 6th Grade Learning Center part of?
Ash 6th Grade Learning Center is part of Plainview Independent School District.
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