William Velasquez vs. Susanna Dickinson Elementary School
Should I attend William Velasquez or Susanna Dickinson 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
Susanna Dickinson 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 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 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Susanna Dickinson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
520 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3870 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#148 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
10
Kindergarten Students
66
75
Grade 1 Students
82
79
Grade 2 Students
66
102
Grade 3 Students
73
87
Grade 4 Students
69
83
Grade 5 Students
82
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
44%
22%
% Black
20%
5%
% White
25%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%