Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bay Colony Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Colony Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bay Colony Elementary School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Colony Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Colony Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#2635 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Colony Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Colony Elementary School is ranked #2635 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bay Colony Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Colony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calder Road Elementary School, Louis G Lobit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bay Colony Elementary School?
667 students attend Bay Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bay Colony Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Colony Elementary School?
Bay Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Colony Elementary School offer ?
Bay Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bay Colony Elementary School part of?
Bay Colony Elementary School is part of Dickinson ISD School District.
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