Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Escondido 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escondido Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escondido Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escondido Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#4751 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
11%
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
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escondido Elementary School's ranking?
Escondido Elementary School is ranked #4751 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Escondido Elementary School?
763 students attend Escondido Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Escondido Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escondido Elementary School?
Escondido Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escondido Elementary School offer ?
Escondido Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Escondido Elementary School part of?
Escondido Elementary School is part of Judson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Escondido Elementary School located?
Escondido Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Converse, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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