Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanderson Elementary School 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 was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Sanderson Elementary School?
58 students attend Sanderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sanderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanderson Elementary School?
Sanderson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanderson Elementary School offer ?
Sanderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanderson Elementary School part of?
Sanderson Elementary School is part of Terrell County Independent School District.
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