Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shands 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Shands 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 Shands Elementary School is 0.39, 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shands Elementary School?
554 students attend Shands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shands Elementary School?
Shands Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shands Elementary School offer ?
Shands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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