Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tornillo 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64%
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Tornillo Elementary School is 0.04, 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Tornillo Elementary School?
189 students attend Tornillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tornillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tornillo Elementary School?
Tornillo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tornillo Elementary School offer ?
Tornillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tornillo Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64%
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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