Serving 517 students in grades 1-5, Stephens 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephens Elementary serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stephens 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 Stephens Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#4727 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Stephens Elementary School is ranked #4727 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stephens Elementary School?
517 students attend Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Stephens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephens Elementary School?
Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Stephens Elementary School part of?
Stephens Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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