Serving 447 students in grades 2-3, Read-turrentine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)84%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
52%
Black
(15-16)19%
13%
White
(15-16)70%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Read-turrentine Elementary School?
447 students attend Read-turrentine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Read-turrentine Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Read-turrentine Elementary School?
Read-turrentine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Read-turrentine Elementary School offer ?
Read-turrentine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Read-turrentine Elementary School part of?
Read-turrentine Elementary School is part of Silsbee Independent School District.
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