Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bray 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Bray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6502 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
60%
13%
White
7%
25%
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
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bray Elementary School's ranking?
Bray Elementary School is ranked #6502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Bray Elementary School?
238 students attend Bray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bray Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bray Elementary School?
Bray Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bray Elementary School offer ?
Bray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bray Elementary School part of?
Bray Elementary School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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