Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ouida Springer ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ouida Springer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ouida Springer's student population of 598 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ouida Springer ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouida Springer is 0.62, 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
#1610 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
51%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
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 Ouida Springer's ranking?
Ouida Springer is ranked #1610 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ouida Springer often compared to?
Ouida Springeris often viewed alongside schools like Amy Parks-heath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ouida Springer?
598 students attend Ouida Springer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ouida Springer students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouida Springer?
Ouida Springer has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ouida Springer offer ?
Ouida Springer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ouida Springer part of?
Ouida Springer is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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