Bray Elementary School (Closed 2023)

218 N Broad St
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bray 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#5798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
27%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
60%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
7%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bray Elementary School's ranking?
Bray Elementary School is ranked #5798 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bray Elementary School?
238 students attend Bray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bray Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bray Elementary School?
Bray Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bray Elementary School offer ?
Bray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bray Elementary School part of?
Bray Elementary School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.

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