Serving 131 students in grades 5-8, Sst Excellence 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 36% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sst Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4658 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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 Sst Excellence's ranking?
Sst Excellence is ranked #4658 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sst Excellence?
131 students attend Sst Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sst Excellence students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sst Excellence?
Sst Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sst Excellence offer ?
Sst Excellence offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sst Excellence part of?
Sst Excellence is part of School Of Science And Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is Sst Excellence located?
Sst Excellence is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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