Askew Elementary School
Askew Elementary School serves 883 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Askew 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 42% (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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Askew Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Askew Elementary School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 883 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Askew 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 Askew Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4783 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 52% |
| Black | 34% | 13% |
| White | 17% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Askew Elementary School is Spring Forest Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Revere Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walnut Bend Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Walnut Bend Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 742 students10
0.9 miles
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540 0.9 PK-5 742 - Houston Revere Middle School Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,261 student10
1.0 miles
10502 Briar Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500 1 6-8 1,261 - Houston Ashford Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 679 students10
1.3 miles
1815 Shannon Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2120 1.3 PK-5 679 - Houston Rummel Creek Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 737 students10
1.6 miles
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700 1.6 PK-5 737 - Houston Shadowbriar Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 539 students10
1.6 miles
2650 Shadowbriar Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2160 1.6 PK-5 539
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