Serving 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 69% 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: 1,125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Elementary serves the northern part of Cypress, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.5 square miles, with most students living within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school and typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends up to 3.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Black Elementary School's student population of 1,125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Black Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1706 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Black Elementary School's ranking?
Black Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Black Elementary School often compared to?
Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Black Elementary School?
1,125 students attend Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Elementary School?
Black Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Elementary School offer ?
Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Elementary School part of?
Black Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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