Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearing Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dearing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dearing Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dearing 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 Dearing Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#2934 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearing Elementary School's ranking?
Dearing Elementary School is ranked #2934 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dearing Elementary School?
531 students attend Dearing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dearing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dearing Elementary School?
Dearing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearing Elementary School offer ?
Dearing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dearing Elementary School part of?
Dearing Elementary School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
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