Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skaggs Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Skaggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Skaggs Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Skaggs Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skaggs Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
66%
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Skaggs Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skaggs Elementary School often compared to?
Skaggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School, Andrews Elementary School, Wyatt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skaggs Elementary School?
350 students attend Skaggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Skaggs Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skaggs Elementary School?
Skaggs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skaggs Elementary School offer ?
Skaggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Skaggs Elementary School part of?
Skaggs Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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