Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cushing Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Cushing 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 Cushing Elementary School is 0.44, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cushing Elementary School?
257 students attend Cushing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cushing Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing Elementary School?
Cushing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cushing Elementary School offer ?
Cushing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cushing Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
