Speer Elementary School

811 Fuller St
Arlington, TX 76012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Speer 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Speer Elementary School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
703 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Speer 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 Speer Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7697 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
37%
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12%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
82%
53%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Speer Elementary School's ranking?
Speer Elementary School is ranked #7697 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Speer Elementary School often compared to?
Speer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Speer Elementary School?
703 students attend Speer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Speer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speer Elementary School?
Speer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Speer Elementary School offer ?
Speer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Speer Elementary School part of?
Speer Elementary School is part of Arlington ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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