Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Deerwood Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1777 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerwood Elementary School's ranking?
Deerwood Elementary School is ranked #1777 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deerwood Elementary School often compared to?
Deerwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greentree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
690 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
Deerwood Elementary School is part of Humble Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Deerwood Elementary School located?
Deerwood Elementary School is located in the Kingwood Area neighborhood of Kingwood, TX. There are 14 other public schools located in Kingwood Area.
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