Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Hills 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills Elementary School is 0.60, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southern Hills Elementary School?
431 students attend Southern Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southern Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Hills Elementary School?
Southern Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Hills Elementary School offer ?
Southern Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Hills Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
