Serving 42 students in grades 6-9, Southwest Key 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Southwest Key?
42 students attend Southwest Key.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Southwest Key students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Key?
Southwest Key has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Key offer ?
Southwest Key offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Southwest Key part of?
Southwest Key is part of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
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