Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, The Rhodes 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 was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)21%
52%
Black
(15-16)77%
13%
White
(15-16)n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend The Rhodes School?
464 students attend The Rhodes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Rhodes School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Rhodes School?
The Rhodes School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Rhodes School offer ?
The Rhodes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is The Rhodes School part of?
The Rhodes School is part of The Rhodes School For Performing Arts School District.
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