Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shady Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shady Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shady Brook Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Shady Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Brook Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#2368 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Brook Elementary School is ranked #2368 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shady Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonegate Elementary School, Meadow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shady Brook Elementary School?
568 students attend Shady Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Shady Brook Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Brook Elementary School?
Shady Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shady Brook Elementary School offer ?
Shady Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shady Brook Elementary School part of?
Shady Brook Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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