Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruby Young Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
42%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
80%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted22.1%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruby Young Elementary School?
371 students attend Ruby Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ruby Young Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruby Young Elementary School?
Ruby Young Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Young Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruby Young Elementary School part of?
Ruby Young Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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