Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Percy W Neblett 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Percy W Neblett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Percy W Neblett Elementary School's student population of 561 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Percy W Neblett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Percy W Neblett Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#4767 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Percy W Neblett Elementary School's ranking?
Percy W Neblett Elementary School is ranked #4767 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Percy W Neblett Elementary School often compared to?
Percy W Neblett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wakefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Percy W Neblett Elementary School?
561 students attend Percy W Neblett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Percy W Neblett Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Percy W Neblett Elementary School?
Percy W Neblett Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Percy W Neblett Elementary School offer ?
Percy W Neblett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Percy W Neblett Elementary School part of?
Percy W Neblett Elementary School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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