Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Avenue 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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-5
Total Students
351 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
91%
53%

Black
6%
13%

White
2%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend West Avenue Elementary School?
351 students attend West Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Avenue Elementary School?
West Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Avenue Elementary School offer ?
West Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Avenue Elementary School part of?
West Avenue Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
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