Robert B Sewell Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Robert B Sewell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert B Sewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert B Sewell Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert B Sewell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Robert B Sewell Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3007 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert B Sewell Elementary School's ranking?
Robert B Sewell Elementary School is ranked #3007 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Robert B Sewell Elementary School?
710 students attend Robert B Sewell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Robert B Sewell Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert B Sewell Elementary School?
Robert B Sewell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert B Sewell Elementary School offer ?
Robert B Sewell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert B Sewell Elementary School part of?
Robert B Sewell Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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