Penelope School

Direction309 Ave D, Penelope, TX, 76676
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Public School PENELOPE ISD Elementary School Middle School High School

Accountability Ratings

A
Excellent
Start FullStart FullStart FullStart FullStart Full
TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 90
Student Progress 88
Closing Performance Gaps 95
Overall 92

Distinction Designations

MedalMedalMedalMedal
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Welcome to Penelope School, a beacon of learning and growth nestled in the heart of Penelope, TX at 309 Ave D. At Penelope School, we are proud to be a part of the Penelope ISD, a community that values educational excellence and personal development.

At Penelope School, we boast a dedicated team of 20 teachers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their classrooms. With an average tenure of 6 years at our school and 13 years of teaching experience, our educators are passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Each teacher is committed to personalizing learning and ensuring that each student achieves their full potential.

With a total enrollment of 198 students, Penelope School offers a close-knit community where every child is known, valued, and cared for. Our favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 9.90 S/T ensures that each student receives personalized attention, facilitating a deeper understanding of the curriculum and an enhanced learning experience.

In addition to our skilled teachers, Penelope School employs 6 dedicated educational aides who support our teaching staff and contribute to our supportive educational environment. These professionals are essential in assisting with individualized instruction and ensuring that all students' educational needs are met.

At Penelope School, we believe in the power of community and the importance of a supportive learning environment. We strive to create a place where students not only excel academically but also develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in life beyond the classroom.

We invite you to join our community, where education is a priority, and every student is given the tools to shine. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call us at (254) 533-2215. Discover how Penelope School can provide your child with a path to success through engaging and comprehensive educational experiences.

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
PK-12
Enrollment
216
Is Charter
No
Address
309 AVE D, PENELOPE, TX, 76676
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Principal
MRS SHERRY HUESKE
School District
Phone
(254) 533-2215
County
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Penelope School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 6 2.78%
Hispanic 78 36.11%
White 128 59.26%
Asian 0 0.00%
Native American 0 0.00%
Two or More Races 4 1.85%
Total Students 216 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 109 50.46%
Limited English Proficiency 31 14.35%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 31 14.35%
Gifted & Talented 20 9.26%
Special Education 42 19.44%
Teacher Student Ratio 11.80 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 1 5.49%
20 - 30 years 2 10.44%
10 - 20 years 6 31.87%
6 - 10 years 3 15.93%
1- 5 years 7 36.81%
Beginning Teacher 0 0.00%
Teacher Experience Average 12.10 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.40 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 18 100%
Female Teachers 13 72.53 %
Male Teachers 5 27.47 %
School Admin 1
School Support 1
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 1

Penelope School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 77% 77% 77% 75% 83%
African American 60% *% *% *% *%
Hispanic 73% 75% 73% 65% 79%
White 81% 79% 82% 81% 86%
Asian % % % % %
Two or More Races % % % % %
Economically Disadvantaged 69% 71% 68% 61% 73%
Male Students 78% 72% 80% 91% 80%
Female Students 76% 83% 73% 62% 87%
Special Education 49% 39% 60% 50% 50%
Limited English Proficiency 77% 71% 81% 88% 73%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 58.3 n/a 18.1 21.4
African American n/a n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic 54.5 n/a 15.8 n/a
White 72.7 n/a 19.9 37.5
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races * n/a n/a n/a
Male Students 42.9 n/a 19.3 33.3
Female Students 80 n/a 17.3 12.5
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 100 95.8 95.8 100 n/a n/a n/a
African American n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic 100 100 100 100 n/a n/a n/a
White 100 90.9 90.9 100 n/a n/a n/a
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races * * * * * * *
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Special Education * * * * * * *
Eco Disadvantaged 100 87.5 87.5 100 n/a n/a n/a

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