William Velasquez vs. Bess Campbell Elementary School
Should I attend William Velasquez or Bess Campbell 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
William Velasquez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Velasquez ranks in the top 50% 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
482 students
776 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3870 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#28 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
2
Kindergarten Students
66
160
Grade 1 Students
82
161
Grade 2 Students
66
176
Grade 3 Students
73
75
Grade 4 Students
69
99
Grade 5 Students
82
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
18%
% Hispanic
44%
22%
% Black
20%
12%
% White
25%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%