Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2758 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #2758 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Bowie Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School?
475 students attend Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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