Joseph Gilbert Elementary School
Tel:
(512) 386-3800
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School serves 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 631 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joseph Gilbert Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph Gilbert Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5571 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 52% |
| Black | 9% | 13% |
| White | 9% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Del Valle Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph Gilbert Elementary School is Kipp Austin Brave (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dailey Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Austin Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 569 students
0.7 miles
13901 F M Rd 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 386-3650 0.7 PK-5 569 - Austin Dailey Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 676 students
1.0 miles
14000 Westall St
Austin, TX 78725
(512) 386-3600 1.0 6-8 676 - Austin Austin Discovery School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 524 students
3.0 miles
9303 Fm 969
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 674-0700 3.0 K-8 524 - Austin Kipp Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 451 students
3.0 miles
8509 Fm 969 Bldg A
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 501-3640 3.0 5-8 451 - Austin Kipp Austin Brave Charter School
Grades: 9-10 | 373 students
3.0 miles
8509 Fm 969 Building 676
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 651-2225 3.0 9-10 373
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