Elvis J Ballew High School
Tel:
(956)354-2520
- Elvis J Ballew High School serves 199 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Elvis J Ballew High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elvis J Ballew High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 199 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elvis J Ballew High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elvis J Ballew High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7726 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 25-29% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pharr-san Juan-alamo Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elvis J Ballew High School is Premier H S Of Pharr (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Buell Central Daep (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Henry Ford Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pharr Henry Ford Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
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1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)354-2770 0.2 PK-5 796 - Lewisville Premier H S Of Pharr Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
0.7 miles
200 E Expy 83 Ste E
Lewisville, TX 75029
(956)781-8800 0.7 9-12 172 - Pharr Buell Central Daep Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 87 students
0.9 miles
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)354-2500 0.9 6-12 87 - Pharr College Career & Technology Academy Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 173 students
0.9 miles
1100 E Business Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)784-8515 0.9 12 173 - Pharr Raul Longoria Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 661 students
0.9 miles
2500 N Cypress
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)354-2820 0.9 PK-5 661
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