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Alfred Sorensen Elementary School

701 E Sam Houston
San Juan, TX 78589
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alfred Sorensen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Alfred Sorensen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2628 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred Sorensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred Sorensen Elementary School's ranking?
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School is ranked #2628 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alfred Sorensen Elementary School?
616 students attend Alfred Sorensen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Sorensen Elementary School?
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alfred Sorensen Elementary School offer ?
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alfred Sorensen Elementary School part of?
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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