Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheney Hills 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MAJOR CHENEY EL AT SOUTH BIRDVILLE serves the southern part of Haltom City, TX, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheney Hills Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
696 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Year Founded
2021
School Rankings
Cheney Hills 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 Cheney Hills Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#6438 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
76%
54%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
10%
24%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheney Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Cheney Hills Elementary School is ranked #6438 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cheney Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Cheney Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbor Creek Elementary School, Treetops School International by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cheney Hills Elementary School?
696 students attend Cheney Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cheney Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheney Hills Elementary School?
Cheney Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheney Hills Elementary School offer ?
Cheney Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cheney Hills Elementary School part of?
Cheney Hills Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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