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Back Elementary School vs. Robert B Sewell Elementary School

Should you attend Back Elementary School or Robert B Sewell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Back Elementary School
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Robert B Sewell Elementary School
4400 Hudson Park
Sachse, TX 75048
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Robert B Sewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (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%)
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Back Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert B Sewell 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 is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Back Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert B Sewell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Back Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert B Sewell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Back Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert B Sewell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Back Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert B Sewell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1796 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#1355 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Back Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert B Sewell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
57%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Back Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert B Sewell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
65%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Back Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert B Sewell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Back Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert B Sewell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Back Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert B Sewell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
44
Kindergarten Students
80
90
Grade 1 Students
58
110
Grade 2 Students
53
116
Grade 3 Students
59
106
Grade 4 Students
51
103
Grade 5 Students
63
139

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Back Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Back Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Back Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Back Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Back Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Back Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert B Sewell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Back Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Back Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert B Sewell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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