Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guess 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GUESS EL serves the northwest part of Beaumont, TX, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guess Elementary School's student population of 722 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guess 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 Guess Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#5404 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)30.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Beaumont Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guess Elementary School's ranking?
Guess Elementary School is ranked #5404 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Guess Elementary School often compared to?
Guess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Regina Howell Elementary School, Homer Dr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Guess Elementary School?
722 students attend Guess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Guess Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guess Elementary School?
Guess Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guess Elementary School offer ?
Guess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Guess Elementary School part of?
Guess Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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