Serving 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Reagan K-8 Educational Center 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reagan K-8 Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Reagan K-8 Educational Center's student population of 765 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reagan K-8 Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reagan K-8 Educational Center is 0.39, which is less 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
#6706 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reagan K-8 Educational Center's ranking?
Reagan K-8 Educational Center is ranked #6706 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Reagan K-8 Educational Center often compared to?
Reagan K-8 Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice, Ridgegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Reagan K-8 Educational Center?
765 students attend Reagan K-8 Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Reagan K-8 Educational Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reagan K-8 Educational Center?
Reagan K-8 Educational Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reagan K-8 Educational Center offer ?
Reagan K-8 Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Reagan K-8 Educational Center part of?
Reagan K-8 Educational Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Reagan K-8 Educational Center located?
Reagan K-8 Educational Center is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.
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