Ruby Young Elementary School
Tel:
(972)223-6505
- Ruby Young Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Ruby Young Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ruby Young Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ruby Young Elementary School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6510 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 79% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desoto Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ruby Young Elementary School is Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep) (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Desoto West Middle (isteam) (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Desoto West Middle (isteam) (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Desoto Desoto West Middle (isteam) Grades: 6-8 | 717 students
0.4 miles
800 N Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)230-1820 0.4 6-8 717 - Desoto Desoto Alternative Education Center (daep) Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 31 students
1.0 miles
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)223-2242 1.0 6-12 31 - Desoto Wings (where I Now Gain Success) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 79 students
1.0 miles
200a E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)274-8219 1.0 10-12 79 - Dallas Golden Rule Desoto Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 208 students
1.3 miles
135 W Wintergreen Rd
Dallas, TX 75233
(469)248-4463 1.3 PK-5 208 - Desoto Northside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
1.3 miles
525 Ray Ave
Desoto, TX 75115
(972)224-6709 1.3 K-5 461
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