Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dodson 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
444 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
72%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Dodson Elementary School?
444 students attend Dodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dodson Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodson Elementary School?
Dodson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dodson Elementary School offer ?
Dodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dodson Elementary School part of?
Dodson Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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