Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Joshua Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: North Joshua Elementary serves the northern part of Burleson, TX, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 14.1 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Joshua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Joshua Elementary School's student population of 733 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for the Best, Accepting Nothing Less!
School Rankings
North Joshua Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Joshua Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#491 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Joshua Elementary School's ranking?
North Joshua Elementary School is ranked #491 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Joshua Elementary School often compared to?
North Joshua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Creek Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School, Irene Clinkscale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Joshua Elementary School?
733 students attend North Joshua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Joshua Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Joshua Elementary School?
North Joshua Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Joshua Elementary School offer ?
North Joshua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Joshua Elementary School part of?
North Joshua Elementary School is part of Joshua Independent School District.
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