Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atherton 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Atherton 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 Atherton Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Atherton Elementary School is ranked #6960 out of 8,188 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
523 students attend Atherton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Atherton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atherton Elementary School offer ?
Atherton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Atherton Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Atherton Elementary School located?
Atherton Elementary School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in East Arlington.
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The nearest high school to Atherton Elementary School is Sam Houston High School (0.7 miles away)
This school supports bullying of the students by teachers... unfortunately. The principals do anything to protect the students except intimidate them more.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
