Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School
Should you attend Central Athens or South Athens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Athens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Athens ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Athens Elementary School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
587 students
449 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3927 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2996 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
114
45
Kindergarten Students
70
90
Grade 1 Students
79
52
Grade 2 Students
72
72
Grade 3 Students
85
72
Grade 4 Students
78
59
Grade 5 Students
89
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
44%
56%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
33%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
