Ynes B Escobar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (17-18)
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)100%
52%
Black
(17-18)n/a
13%
White
(17-18)n/a
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Ynes B Escobar Elementary School?
436 students attend Ynes B Escobar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ynes B Escobar Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ynes B Escobar Elementary School offer ?
Ynes B Escobar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ynes B Escobar Elementary School part of?
Ynes B Escobar Elementary School is part of Roma Independent School District.
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