麻豆果冻传媒

Best Elementary School

10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Best 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Best Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Best Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
674 students
This chart displays total students of Best Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Best Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Best Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Best Elementary School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Best Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Best Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7991 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Best Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Best Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Best Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Best Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Best Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Best Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Best Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Best Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Best Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Best Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Best Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Best Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Elementary School's ranking?
Best Elementary School is ranked #7991 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Best Elementary School often compared to?
Best Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Elementary School, Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Best Elementary School?
674 students attend Best Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Best Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Best Elementary School?
Best Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Best Elementary School offer ?
Best Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Best Elementary School part of?
Best Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Best Elementary School located?
Best Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.

School Reviews

Review Best Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

13:48

8:09

7:05

12:02

Quick Links