Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roark 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Roark Elementary School?
329 students attend Roark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Roark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roark Elementary School?
Roark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roark Elementary School offer ?
Roark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roark Elementary School part of?
Roark Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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