Adams Elementary School

2220 Sherry St
Arlington, TX 76010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adams 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
771 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6563 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
37%
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26%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
47%
53%
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Black
35%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #6563 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
771 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Arlington ISD School District.

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4   2/27/2023
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - masud

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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