High Island 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 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
52%
Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)89%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
22%
6%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend High Island Elementary School?
44 students attend High Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of High Island Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does High Island Elementary School offer ?
High Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Island Elementary School part of?
High Island Elementary School is part of High Island Independent School District.
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