Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is 0.30, 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.
What is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School's ranking?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is ranked #787 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
573 students attend Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School offer ?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
