The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)49%
49%
Black
(09-10)47%
14%
White
(09-10)4%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kendleton Independent 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Powell Point Elementary School?
78 students attend Powell Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Powell Point Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Powell Point Elementary School offer ?
Powell Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Powell Point Elementary School part of?
Powell Point Elementary School is part of Kendleton Independent School District.
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