Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Best 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BEST EL serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Best Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Best 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 Best Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#7963 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Best Elementary School's ranking?
Best Elementary School is ranked #7963 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Best Elementary School often compared to?
Best Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins Elementary School, Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Best Elementary School?
655 students attend Best Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Best Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Best Elementary School?
Best Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Best Elementary School offer ?
Best Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Best Elementary School part of?
Best Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Best Elementary School located?
Best Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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