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Tobias Elementary School vs. Blanco Vista Elementary School

Should you attend Tobias Elementary School or Blanco Vista 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
Tobias Elementary School
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Blanco Vista Elementary School
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tobias Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanco Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
726 students
718 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tobias 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tobias Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blanco Vista Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tobias 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tobias Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays CISD 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

#3422 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#2206 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tobias Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blanco Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
51%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tobias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blanco Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tobias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tobias Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD 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 Tobias Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blanco Vista Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
66
Kindergarten Students
109
103
Grade 1 Students
92
102
Grade 2 Students
114
104
Grade 3 Students
130
114
Grade 4 Students
111
126
Grade 5 Students
108
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tobias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tobias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tobias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tobias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays CISD 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
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tobias Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tobias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays CISD 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
46%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tobias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays CISD 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
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tobias Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays CISD 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 Blanco Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays CISD 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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