Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bertram Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bertram Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Bertram, TX, covering an area of approximately 232.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to the zone's edge and some locations reaching up to 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertram Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bertram Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bertram Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#6014 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bertram Elementary School's ranking?
Bertram Elementary School is ranked #6014 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bertram Elementary School often compared to?
Bertram Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Elementary School, Chandler Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bertram Elementary School?
437 students attend Bertram Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bertram Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertram Elementary School?
Bertram Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bertram Elementary School offer ?
Bertram Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bertram Elementary School part of?
Bertram Elementary School is part of Burnet CISD School District.
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