Anderson Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School serves 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Anderson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Anderson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 657 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Anderson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.40, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7570 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 52% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Anderson Elementary School is Sam Houston High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is International Newcomer Institute (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crouch Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Crouch Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 651 students10
0.4 miles
2810 Prairie Hill Ln
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(682) 867-0200 0.4 K-6 651 - Grand Prairie Patrick Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 832 students10
0.4 miles
755 Timber Oaks
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(682) 867-0600 0.4 PK-6 832 - Arlington Knox Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 535 students10
1.0 miles
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2051 1 PK-6 535 - Arlington Roark Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 468 students10
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2401 Roberts Cir
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-2900 1 PK-6 468 - Arlington Thornton Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 770 students10
1.0 miles
2301 E Park Row
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-4200 1 PK-6 770
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