Serving 392 students in grades 4-5, Groves Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Groves Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1605 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
49%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groves Elementary School's ranking?
Groves Elementary School is ranked #1605 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Groves Elementary School?
392 students attend Groves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Groves Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groves Elementary School?
Groves Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Groves Elementary School offer ?
Groves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Groves Elementary School part of?
Groves Elementary School is part of Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.
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