Mary Burks Marek Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(281) 245-3232
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School serves 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School's student population of 764 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 764 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mary Burks Marek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Mary Burks Marek Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #1211 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 39% | 13% |
| White | 21% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alvin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mary Burks Marek Elementary School is Shadow Creek High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nolan Ryan J High School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alvin Nolan Ryan J High School Math: 60% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,099 student10
0.5 miles
11500 Shadow Creek Pkwy
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3210 0.5 6-8 1,099 - Alvin Laura Ingalls Wilder Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 841 students10
1.2 miles
2225 Kingsley
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3090 1.2 PK-5 841 - Alvin Shadow Creek High School Math: 40% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,180 students10
1.5 miles
11850 Broadway
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3800 1.5 9-12 2,180 - Alvin Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 770 students10
1.5 miles
2910 Half Moon Bay Dr
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3660 1.5 PK-5 770 - Alvin Glenn York Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 871 students10
1.6 miles
2720 Kingsley Dr
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-2100 1.6 PK-5 871
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