Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Houston Elementary School?
377 students attend Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Houston Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Elementary School?
Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houston Elementary School offer ?
Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Houston Elementary School part of?
Houston Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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