Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roquemore 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 50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)52%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)32%
52%
Black
(15-16)56%
13%
White
(15-16)7%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Roquemore Elementary School?
580 students attend Roquemore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Roquemore Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roquemore Elementary School?
Roquemore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roquemore Elementary School offer ?
Roquemore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roquemore Elementary School part of?
Roquemore Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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