Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whiteside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Whiteside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiteside Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Whiteside Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whiteside Elementary School?
490 students attend Whiteside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whiteside Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteside Elementary School?
Whiteside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whiteside Elementary School offer ?
Whiteside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whiteside Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
