Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iles 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Iles Elementary School?
241 students attend Iles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Iles Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iles Elementary School?
Iles Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iles Elementary School offer ?
Iles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Iles Elementary School part of?
Iles Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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