Serving 686 students in grades 1-5, Spence 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spence Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spence Elementary School's student population of 686 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
686 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spence 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 Spence Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#7788 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spence Elementary School's ranking?
Spence Elementary School is ranked #7788 out of 8,096 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spence Elementary School?
686 students attend Spence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Spence Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spence Elementary School?
Spence Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spence Elementary School offer ?
Spence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Spence Elementary School part of?
Spence Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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