Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus

8440 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus 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 15-19% (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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus 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 Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6874 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
93%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus's ranking?
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus is ranked #6874 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?
15-19% 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 Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus?
437 students attend Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus?
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus offer ?
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus part of?
Southwest Schools Bissonnet El Campus is part of Southwest School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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