Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Star 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 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Star 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 76% TX state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star School?
The graduation rate of Star School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Star School?
51 students attend Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Star School students are White, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star School?
Star School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Star School offer ?
Star School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Star School part of?
Star School is part of Star Independent School District.
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