Betts Elementary School vs. Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School
Should you attend Betts Elementary School or Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Betts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Betts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Thomas Esparza Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
544 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4002 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3557 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
83
78
Kindergarten Students
76
52
Grade 1 Students
73
57
Grade 2 Students
90
69
Grade 3 Students
63
69
Grade 4 Students
78
50
Grade 5 Students
81
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
99%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
