Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Progreso Early Childhood ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Progreso Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Progreso Early Childhood's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Progreso Early Childhood is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
40-44% 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 Progreso Early Childhood?
378 students attend Progreso Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Progreso Early Childhood students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Progreso Early Childhood offer ?
Progreso Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Progreso Early Childhood part of?
Progreso Early Childhood is part of Progreso Independent School District.
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