Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Willow Vista Eca 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 is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 42%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Vista Eca ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willow Vista Eca's student population of 225 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willow Vista Eca is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Willow Vista Eca?
225 students attend Willow Vista Eca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Willow Vista Eca students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Vista Eca?
Willow Vista Eca has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Vista Eca offer ?
Willow Vista Eca offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Willow Vista Eca part of?
Willow Vista Eca is part of River Road Independent School District.
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