Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 43% 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: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Blue Ridge, TX, encompassing approximately 64.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge 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
#2466 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #2466 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
510 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Blue Ridge Independent School District.
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