Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blum 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
85%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Blum Elementary School?
197 students attend Blum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blum Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blum Elementary School?
Blum Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blum Elementary School offer ?
Blum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blum Elementary School part of?
Blum Elementary School is part of Blum Independent School District.
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