Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center's student population of 58 students has declined by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is 0.56, 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
#1029 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
64%
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center's ranking?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is ranked #1029 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center often compared to?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like C M Rice Middle School, Achieve Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
58 students attend Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center offer ?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center part of?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is part of Plano Independent School District.
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