Serving 779 students in grades 1-5, Tarkington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Tarkington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarkington Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Tarkington Elementary School is ranked #2647 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Elementary School?
779 students attend Tarkington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tarkington Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkington Elementary School?
Tarkington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Elementary School offer ?
Tarkington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Tarkington Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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