South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens
Should you attend South Athens Elementary School or Central Athens? 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
South Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Central Athens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 460 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 14:1 is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 577 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
460 students
577 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2996 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3927 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
69
90
Kindergarten Students
64
83
Grade 1 Students
69
78
Grade 2 Students
52
82
Grade 3 Students
72
76
Grade 4 Students
66
89
Grade 5 Students
68
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
57%
44%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
27%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
