Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S Gus Alexander Jr 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#6439 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School's ranking?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is ranked #6439 out of 8,079 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School?
374 students attend S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School offer ?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School part of?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is part of Duncanville ISD School District.
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