Ruby Young Elementary School (Closed 2021)

707 N Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruby Young 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7970 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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10-14%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruby Young Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
53%
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Black
80%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruby Young Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruby Young Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby Young Elementary School is ranked #7970 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruby Young Elementary School?
371 students attend Ruby Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ruby Young Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby Young Elementary School?
Ruby Young Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Young Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruby Young Elementary School part of?
Ruby Young Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.

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