Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Speer 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Speer 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 Speer Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Speer Elementary School is ranked #7726 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Speer Elementary School often compared to?
Speer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Speer Elementary School?
660 students attend Speer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Speer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speer Elementary School?
Speer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Speer Elementary School offer ?
Speer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Speer Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Speer Elementary School located?
Speer Elementary School is located in the Central Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Arlington.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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