Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Vega Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vega Elementary School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vega Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vega Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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
#100 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
74%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vega Elementary School's ranking?
Vega Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vega Elementary School?
144 students attend Vega Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vega Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vega Elementary School?
Vega Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vega Elementary School offer ?
Vega Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Vega Elementary School part of?
Vega Elementary School is part of Vega Independent School District.
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