Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T E Baxter 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: T E Baxter Elementary serves the northeast part of Midlothian, TX, covering an area of approximately 16.6 square miles. Most families live within a 2.4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T E Baxter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
T E Baxter Elementary School's student population of 594 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
T E Baxter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T E Baxter Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
53%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T E Baxter Elementary School's ranking?
T E Baxter Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T E Baxter Elementary School often compared to?
T E Baxter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Faith Family Master Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T E Baxter Elementary School?
594 students attend T E Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of T E Baxter Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T E Baxter Elementary School?
T E Baxter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T E Baxter Elementary School offer ?
T E Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is T E Baxter Elementary School part of?
T E Baxter Elementary School is part of Midlothian Independent School District.
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