Serving 945 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bentley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bentley Elementary School's student population of 945 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
945 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bentley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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 Bentley Elementary School's ranking?
Bentley Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
945 students attend Bentley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Bentley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bentley Elementary School offer ?
Bentley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bentley Elementary School part of?
Bentley Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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