Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayless Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bayless Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayless Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayless Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#3487 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayless Elementary School's ranking?
Bayless Elementary School is ranked #3487 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bayless Elementary School often compared to?
Bayless Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parsons Elementary School, Waters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bayless Elementary School?
511 students attend Bayless Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bayless Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayless Elementary School?
Bayless Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayless Elementary School offer ?
Bayless Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bayless Elementary School part of?
Bayless Elementary School is part of Lubbock ISD School District.
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