Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shekinah Hope 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shekinah Radiance Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Shekinah Hope Elementary School?
75 students attend Shekinah Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Shekinah Hope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shekinah Hope Elementary School?
Shekinah Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shekinah Hope Elementary School offer ?
Shekinah Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shekinah Hope Elementary School part of?
Shekinah Hope Elementary School is part of Shekinah Radiance Academy School District.
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