Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Petrosky 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petrosky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Petrosky Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petrosky Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petrosky Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6506 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petrosky Elementary School's ranking?
Petrosky Elementary School is ranked #6506 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Petrosky Elementary School often compared to?
Petrosky Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmquist Elementary School, Hearne Elementary School, Hicks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Petrosky Elementary School?
571 students attend Petrosky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Petrosky Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petrosky Elementary School?
Petrosky Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petrosky Elementary School offer ?
Petrosky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Petrosky Elementary School part of?
Petrosky Elementary School is part of Alief ISD School District.
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