Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whidby 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whidby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whidby Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whidby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whidby Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
74%
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
94%
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 is Whidby Elementary School's ranking?
Whidby Elementary School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whidby Elementary School often compared to?
Whidby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whidby Elementary School?
368 students attend Whidby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whidby Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whidby Elementary School?
Whidby Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whidby Elementary School offer ?
Whidby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whidby Elementary School part of?
Whidby Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Whidby Elementary School located?
Whidby Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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