Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dr David M Copeland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr David M Copeland Elementary School?
227 students attend Dr David M Copeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dr David M Copeland Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr David M Copeland Elementary School?
Dr David M Copeland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr David M Copeland Elementary School offer ?
Dr David M Copeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Dr David M Copeland Elementary School part of?
Dr David M Copeland Elementary School is part of Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas School District.
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