Atherton Elementary School
Tel:
(713)671-4100
- Atherton Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Atherton 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 top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Atherton 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
- Atherton Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atherton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atherton Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #4459 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 52% |
| Black | 82% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| 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 Atherton Elementary School is Wheatley High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Yes Prep - 5th Ward (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dogan Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Dogan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
0.6 miles
4202 Liberty Rd
Houston, TX 77026
(713)671-4110 0.6 PK-5 610 - Houston Wheatley High School Grades: 9-12 | 969 students
0.6 miles
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-3900 0.6 9-12 969 - Houston Yes Prep - 5th Ward Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 895 students
0.6 miles
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)924-0602 0.6 6-12 895 - Houston Henderson N Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 271 students
0.7 miles
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-4195 0.7 PK-5 271 - Houston Mcreynolds Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 576 students
0.7 miles
5910 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-3650 0.7 6-8 576
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