Velma Penny Elementary School vs. College Street Elementary School
Should I attend Velma Penny Elementary School or College Street 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
1-3
1-3
Total Students
506 students
475 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1012 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
164
163
Grade 2 Students
177
161
Grade 3 Students
165
151
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
70%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%