Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgegate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 46% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4878 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
72%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgegate Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgegate Elementary School is ranked #4878 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridgegate Elementary School?
432 students attend Ridgegate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ridgegate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgegate Elementary School?
Ridgegate Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgegate Elementary School offer ?
Ridgegate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridgegate Elementary School part of?
Ridgegate Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgegate Elementary School located?
Ridgegate Elementary School is located in the Fort Bend Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Fort Bend Houston.
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