Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2013)

6300 Ave B
Bellaire, TX 77401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gordon Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
78%
83%
(11-12)
76%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Gordon Elementary School?
399 students attend Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gordon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Elementary School?
Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gordon Elementary School part of?
Gordon Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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