Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Homestead Elementary 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 Homestead Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Homestead Elementary School?
462 students attend Homestead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Homestead Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead Elementary School?
Homestead Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homestead Elementary School offer ?
Homestead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Homestead Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
