Serving 968 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skipcha Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skipcha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Skipcha Elementary School's student population of 968 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Skipcha Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skipcha Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
26%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skipcha Elementary School's ranking?
Skipcha Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skipcha Elementary School often compared to?
Skipcha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Harker Heights Elementary School, Nolanville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skipcha Elementary School?
968 students attend Skipcha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Skipcha Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skipcha Elementary School?
Skipcha Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skipcha Elementary School offer ?
Skipcha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skipcha Elementary School part of?
Skipcha Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
My child has far beyond her academic expectations while enrolled at Skipcha Elementary. Staff is friendly and teachers have a wonderful working relationship with me. Great great school!!!!
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