Laura Reeves Elementary School (Closed 2018)

695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 373 students in grades 4-5, Laura Reeves Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
88%
75%
(15-16)
89%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
9%
52%
Black
(15-16)
21%
13%
White
(15-16)
65%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Laura Reeves Elementary School?
373 students attend Laura Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Laura Reeves Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura Reeves Elementary School?
Laura Reeves Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laura Reeves Elementary School offer ?
Laura Reeves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Laura Reeves Elementary School part of?
Laura Reeves Elementary School is part of Silsbee Independent School District.

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