Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
La Mesa Elementary School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 La Mesa Elementary School?
482 students attend La Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of La Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Mesa Elementary School?
La Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Mesa Elementary School offer ?
La Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Mesa Elementary School part of?
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