Mission Bend Elementary School (Closed 2023)

16200 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mission Bend 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#5643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
44%
45-49%
51%
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Bend Elementary School is ranked #5643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mission Bend Elementary School?
315 students attend Mission Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mission Bend Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Bend Elementary School?
Mission Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mission Bend Elementary School offer ?
Mission Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mission Bend Elementary School part of?
Mission Bend Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.

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