Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Driscoll Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)90-94%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Driscoll Elementary School?
218 students attend Driscoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Driscoll Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Driscoll Elementary School?
Driscoll Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Driscoll Elementary School offer ?
Driscoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Driscoll Elementary School part of?
Driscoll Elementary School is part of Driscoll Independent School District.
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