Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Rita Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Rita Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Rita Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Rita Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1979 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 is Santa Rita Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Rita Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Santa Rita Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Rita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Pease Communications/technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary School?
635 students attend Santa Rita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Santa Rita Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Rita Elementary School?
Santa Rita Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Santa Rita Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Santa Rita Elementary School part of?
Santa Rita Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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