Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joe M Pirtle Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe M Pirtle Elementary School is 0.66, 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Joe M Pirtle Elementary School?
630 students attend Joe M Pirtle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Joe M Pirtle Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe M Pirtle Elementary School?
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe M Pirtle Elementary School offer ?
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joe M Pirtle Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 630 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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