Serving 552 students in grades 1-5, Black 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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: 1-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Black Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Black 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 Black Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#7895 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Black Elementary School is ranked #7895 out of 8,188 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Black Elementary School?
552 students attend Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Elementary School?
Black Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Elementary School offer ?
Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Black Elementary School part of?
Black Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Elementary School located?
Black Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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