Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Comstock School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Comstock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Comstock School's student population of 222 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Comstock 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 Comstock School is 0.48, 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
#2511 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comstock School's ranking?
Comstock School is ranked #2511 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Comstock School often compared to?
Comstock Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary/intermediate School, Lamar Elementary School, Ruben Chavira Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Comstock School?
The graduation rate of Comstock School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Comstock School?
222 students attend Comstock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Comstock School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comstock School?
Comstock School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Comstock School offer ?
Comstock School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Comstock School part of?
Comstock School is part of Comstock Independent School District.
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