Viking Hills Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
27%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Viking Hills Elementary School?
214 students attend Viking Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Viking Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viking Hills Elementary School?
Viking Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viking Hills Elementary School offer ?
Viking Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Viking Hills Elementary School part of?
Viking Hills Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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