Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Obadiah Knight Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Obadiah Knight Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Obadiah Knight Elementary School is 0.12, 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 is Obadiah Knight Elementary School's ranking?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School is ranked #4575 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Obadiah Knight Elementary School often compared to?
Obadiah Knight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Obadiah Knight Elementary School?
291 students attend Obadiah Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Obadiah Knight Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Obadiah Knight Elementary School?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Obadiah Knight Elementary School offer ?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Obadiah Knight Elementary School part of?
This was the worst school I have ever encountered. My son attended this school and he was treated like trash. Most of the teachers displayed signs of prejudice. My sons self esteem dropped tremendously while he attended this school. My husband and I decided to relocate our family so my son wouldn't have to go through what he went through at this school.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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