Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shields Elementary School 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shields Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence For All
School Rankings
Shields Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shields Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#6525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
11%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Victoria Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shields Elementary School's ranking?
Shields Elementary School is ranked #6525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shields Elementary School?
409 students attend Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Shields Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shields Elementary School?
Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shields Elementary School offer ?
Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shields Elementary School part of?
Shields Elementary School is part of Victoria Independent School District.
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