Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
64%
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center's ranking?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is ranked #457 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
58 students attend Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center offer ?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center part of?
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center is part of Plano Independent School District.
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