Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Beck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel Beck Elementary serves the eastern part of Roanoke, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 13.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school's edges and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Beck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Samuel Beck Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Samuel Beck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel Beck Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#217 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
72%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 is Samuel Beck Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel Beck Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Samuel Beck Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel Beck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Roanoke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Samuel Beck Elementary School?
642 students attend Samuel Beck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Samuel Beck Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Beck Elementary School?
Samuel Beck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel Beck Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Beck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Samuel Beck Elementary School part of?
Samuel Beck Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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