Northside Elementary School

800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Northside Elementary School serves 541 students in grades 4-5.
Northside 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Northside Elementary School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
541 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Northside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northside Elementary School is 0.68, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#5588 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
34%
53%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
42%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Elementary School's ranking?
Northside Elementary School is ranked #5588 out of 8,079 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
541 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Northside Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Henderson Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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