Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amber Terrace 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 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)46%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)64%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Amber Terrace Elementary School?
678 students attend Amber Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Amber Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amber Terrace Elementary School?
Amber Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amber Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Amber Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Amber Terrace Elementary School part of?
Amber Terrace Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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