Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briargate 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 22% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Briargate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7098 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
69%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briargate Elementary School's ranking?
Briargate Elementary School is ranked #7098 out of 8,188 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Briargate Elementary School?
345 students attend Briargate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Briargate Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briargate Elementary School?
Briargate Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briargate Elementary School offer ?
Briargate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briargate Elementary School part of?
Briargate Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Briargate Elementary School located?
Briargate Elementary School is located in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood of Missouri City, TX.
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