Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ethridge 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ethridge Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Garland, TX school district, covering approximately 93.3 square miles. The zone allows for typical drive times of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ethridge Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ethridge 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 Ethridge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#5507 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ethridge Elementary School is ranked #5507 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ethridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ethridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbett Elementary School, Big Springs Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ethridge Elementary School?
642 students attend Ethridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ethridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethridge Elementary School?
Ethridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ethridge Elementary School offer ?
Ethridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ethridge Elementary School part of?
Ethridge Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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