Serving 1,229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deretchin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 1,229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Deretchin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deretchin Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Deretchin Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deretchin Elementary School often compared to?
Deretchin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deretchin Elementary School?
1,229 students attend Deretchin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Deretchin Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deretchin Elementary School?
Deretchin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deretchin Elementary School offer ?
Deretchin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deretchin Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 1,229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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