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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
449 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
45
114
Kindergarten Students
90
70
Grade 1 Students
52
79
Grade 2 Students
72
72
Grade 3 Students
72
85
Grade 4 Students
59
78
Grade 5 Students
59
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
56%
44%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
27%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
