Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay Colony Elementary serves the west part of Dickinson, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Bay Colony Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings
Bay Colony Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Colony Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2701 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
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 #2701 out of 8,096 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, Frontier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bay Colony Elementary School?
509 students attend Bay Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bay Colony Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Colony Elementary School?
Bay Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay Colony Elementary School offer ?
Bay Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Bay Colony Elementary School part of?
Bay Colony Elementary School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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