Serving 1,194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elementary School 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 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Black Elementary School's student population of 1,194 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Elementary School 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 Black Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1546 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Elementary School's ranking?
Black Elementary School is ranked #1546 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Black Elementary School often compared to?
Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School, Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Black Elementary School?
1,194 students attend Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Elementary School?
Black Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Elementary School part of?
Black Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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