Serving 150 students in grades 6, Blaschke/sheldon 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School's ranking?
Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School?
150 students attend Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School?
Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School offer ?
Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School part of?
Blaschke/sheldon Elementary School is part of Ingleside ISD School District.
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