Joseph Gilbert Elementary School vs. Houston Elementary School
Should you attend Joseph Gilbert Elementary School or Houston 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
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Most improved public schools
Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Gilbert 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Houston 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
682 students
501 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5139 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7144 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
78
85
Kindergarten Students
74
63
Grade 1 Students
104
69
Grade 2 Students
94
86
Grade 3 Students
111
61
Grade 4 Students
115
59
Grade 5 Students
106
53
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
90%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
7%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
