Travis 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 15% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
745 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)89%
53%
Black
(19-20)7%
13%
White
(19-20)3%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
4%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Travis Elementary School?
745 students attend Travis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Travis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Travis Elementary School offer ?
Travis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Travis Elementary School part of?
Travis Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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