Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadowbriar 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shadowbriar Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadowbriar Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
TRADITION. PRIDE. EXCELLENCE.
School Rankings
Shadowbriar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadowbriar Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow, Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadowbriar Elementary School's ranking?
Shadowbriar Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shadowbriar Elementary School often compared to?
Shadowbriar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ray Daily Elementary School, Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shadowbriar Elementary School?
334 students attend Shadowbriar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shadowbriar Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadowbriar Elementary School?
Shadowbriar Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shadowbriar Elementary School offer ?
Shadowbriar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shadowbriar Elementary School part of?
Shadowbriar Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Shadowbriar Elementary School located?
Shadowbriar Elementary School is located in the Briar Forest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Briar Forest.
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