Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Penelope 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Penelope 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 Penelope School is 0.51, 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.
Penelope School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penelope School?
The graduation rate of Penelope School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Penelope School?
212 students attend Penelope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Penelope School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penelope School?
Penelope School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penelope School offer ?
Penelope School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 212 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
