Viridian Elementary School

4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Viridian Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Viridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Viridian Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Viridian Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viridian Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#197 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Viridian Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Viridian Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Viridian Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Viridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Viridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viridian Elementary School's ranking?
Viridian Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Viridian Elementary School often compared to?
Viridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrod Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Viridian Elementary School?
712 students attend Viridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Viridian Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viridian Elementary School?
Viridian Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viridian Elementary School offer ?
Viridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Viridian Elementary School part of?
Viridian Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Viridian Elementary School located?
Viridian Elementary School is located in the Viridian neighborhood of Arlington, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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