College Street Elementary School vs. Velma Penny Elementary School
Should I attend College Street Elementary School or Velma Penny Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
College Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Velma Penny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades 1-3, College Street 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 506 students in grades 1-3, Velma Penny 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-3
1-3
Total Students
475 students
506 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#405 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
163
164
Grade 2 Students
161
177
Grade 3 Students
151
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
