Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, R V Groves Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R V Groves Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
R V Groves Elementary School's student population of 669 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R V Groves Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R V Groves Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R V Groves Elementary School's ranking?
R V Groves Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R V Groves Elementary School often compared to?
R V Groves Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodd Elementary School, Tibbals Elementary School, R F Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend R V Groves Elementary School?
669 students attend R V Groves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of R V Groves Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R V Groves Elementary School?
R V Groves Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R V Groves Elementary School offer ?
R V Groves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is R V Groves Elementary School part of?
R V Groves Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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