Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A M Pate 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A M Pate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A M Pate Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A M Pate 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 A M Pate Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
62%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A M Pate Elementary School's ranking?
A M Pate Elementary School is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are A M Pate Elementary School often compared to?
A M Pate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A V Cato Elementary School, Christene C Moss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend A M Pate Elementary School?
356 students attend A M Pate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of A M Pate Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A M Pate Elementary School?
A M Pate Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A M Pate Elementary School offer ?
A M Pate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A M Pate Elementary School part of?
A M Pate Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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