Central Elementary School vs. Blackburn Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Blackburn 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
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackburn 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
711 students
580 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2146 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4686 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
130
-
Kindergarten Students
115
89
Grade 1 Students
124
113
Grade 2 Students
118
116
Grade 3 Students
116
120
Grade 4 Students
108
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
21%
% Black
3%
45%
% White
71%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
