Green Acres Elementary School (Closed 2023)

300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Green Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Green Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#1433 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
41%
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Green Acres Elementary School is ranked #1433 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Green Acres Elementary School?
339 students attend Green Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Green Acres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Acres Elementary School?
Green Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Acres Elementary School offer ?
Green Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Green Acres Elementary School part of?
Green Acres Elementary School is part of Dumas Independent School District.

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