Serving 925 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skipcha Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skipcha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Skipcha Elementary School's student population of 925 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skipcha Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skipcha Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skipcha Elementary School's ranking?
Skipcha Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skipcha Elementary School often compared to?
Skipcha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Nolanville Elementary School, Cedar Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skipcha Elementary School?
925 students attend Skipcha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Skipcha Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skipcha Elementary School?
Skipcha Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skipcha Elementary School offer ?
Skipcha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skipcha Elementary School part of?
Skipcha Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
My child has far beyond her academic expectations while enrolled at Skipcha Elementary. Staff is friendly and teachers have a wonderful working relationship with me. Great great school!!!!
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