Joslin 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)61%
53%
Black
(19-20)4%
13%
White
(19-20)28%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Joslin Elementary School?
272 students attend Joslin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Joslin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Joslin Elementary School offer ?
Joslin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joslin Elementary School part of?
Joslin Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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