Serving 1,657 students in grades 9-10, Los Fresnos United Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)71%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Los Fresnos United Elementary School?
1,657 students attend Los Fresnos United Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Los Fresnos United Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Fresnos United Elementary School?
Los Fresnos United Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Fresnos United Elementary School offer ?
Los Fresnos United Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Los Fresnos United Elementary School part of?
Los Fresnos United Elementary School is part of Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.
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