Blackland Prairie Elementary School
Blackland Prairie Elementary School serves 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Blackland Prairie Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Blackland Prairie Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Blackland Prairie Elementary School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 804 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Blackland Prairie Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Blackland Prairie Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #621 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 56% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Round Rock Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blackland Prairie Elementary School is Cedar Ridge High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ridgeview Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Round Rock Ridgeview Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,355 student10
0.1 miles
2000 Via Sonoma Trl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 424-8400 0.1 6-8 1,355 - Round Rock Cedar Ridge High School Math: 43% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,765 students10
1.0 miles
2801 Gattis School Rd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 704-0100 1 9-12 2,765 - Round Rock Forest Creek Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 832 students10
1.1 miles
3805 Forest Creek Dr
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 464-5350 1.1 K-5 832 - Round Rock Gattis Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 740 students10
1.1 miles
2920 Round Rock Ranch Rd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2000 1.1 PK-5 740 - Pflugerville Highland Park Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 641 students10
1.7 miles
528 Kingston Lacy
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 594-6800 1.7 PK-5 641
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent supportive teachers! Blown away by their commitment to the children here and education they are providing my child. They have so many additional interactive activities for families to be a part of the experience outside of school hours. Well done! - Posted by Parent - Amber M. |
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