Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Branch Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Branch 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
#1520 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Branch Elementary School is ranked #1520 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bear Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bear Branch Elementary School?
651 students attend Bear Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bear Branch Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Branch Elementary School?
Bear Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Branch Elementary School offer ?
Bear Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Branch Elementary School part of?
Bear Branch Elementary School is part of Humble ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Branch Elementary School located?
Bear Branch Elementary School is located in the Kingwood Area neighborhood of Kingwood, TX. There are 14 other public schools located in Kingwood Area.
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