Emma Vera Elementary School
- Emma Vera Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Emma Vera Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Emma Vera Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emma Vera Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Emma Vera Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emma Vera Elementary School is 0.01, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #224 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roma Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Emma Vera Elementary School is Roma High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roma Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roma Roma High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,781 student
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2021 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1333 0.0 8-12 1,781 - Roma Roma Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
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2047 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1434 0.0 6-8 771 - Roma Ynes B Escobar Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
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3210 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4800 0.7 PK-5 432 - Roma Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 580 students
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310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230 1.1 PK-5 580 - Roma Veterans Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 688 students
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4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1717 1.6 PK-5 688
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