Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Channing 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Channing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Channing School's student population of 128 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Channing School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Channing School is 0.52, 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
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Channing School's ranking?
Channing School is ranked #4560 out of 8,096 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Channing School?
The graduation rate of Channing School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Channing School?
128 students attend Channing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Channing School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Channing School?
Channing School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Channing School offer ?
Channing School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Channing School part of?
Channing School is part of Channing Independent School District.
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