Criswell Elementary School vs. Blackburn Elementary School
Should you attend Criswell 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
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Top Rankings
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Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Criswell 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% (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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 697 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
807 students
697 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2907 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4686 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
185
134
Grade 1 Students
178
123
Grade 2 Students
161
141
Grade 3 Students
151
161
Grade 4 Students
132
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
63%
20%
% Black
16%
47%
% White
16%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
