Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guess 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guess Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Guess Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guess 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 Guess Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#4843 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
65%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Guess Elementary School's ranking?
Guess Elementary School is ranked #4843 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Guess Elementary School often compared to?
Guess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Regina Howell Elementary School, Amelia Elementary School, Homer Dr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Guess Elementary School?
567 students attend Guess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Guess Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guess Elementary School?
Guess Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guess Elementary School offer ?
Guess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Guess Elementary School part of?
Guess Elementary School is part of Beaumont ISD School District.
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