Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John A Sippel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A Sippel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John A Sippel Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John A Sippel 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 John A Sippel Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#4787 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A Sippel Elementary School's ranking?
John A Sippel Elementary School is ranked #4787 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John A Sippel Elementary School often compared to?
John A Sippel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Norma J Paschal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John A Sippel Elementary School?
743 students attend John A Sippel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John A Sippel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Sippel Elementary School?
John A Sippel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John A Sippel Elementary School offer ?
John A Sippel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John A Sippel Elementary School part of?
John A Sippel Elementary School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John A Sippel Elementary School located?
John A Sippel Elementary School is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Schertz, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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