Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackshear 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackshear Elementary serves the eastern part of Houston, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, typically within 0.8 miles of its edges.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackshear Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The Home of the Mighty Benbrook Bears is worthy of imitation and commendable as it reaches the goal of becoming an EXEMPLARY School!
School Rankings
Blackshear 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 Blackshear 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
86%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackshear Elementary School's ranking?
Blackshear Elementary School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blackshear Elementary School?
257 students attend Blackshear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Blackshear Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackshear Elementary School?
Blackshear Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackshear Elementary School offer ?
Blackshear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackshear Elementary School part of?
Blackshear Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Blackshear Elementary School located?
Blackshear Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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