Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 37%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School is 0.04, 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
633 students attend Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offer ?
Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Josefa L Sambrano Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 37%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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