Serving 290 students in grades 3-4, Velasco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velasco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Velasco Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Velasco Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velasco Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#4112 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velasco Elementary School's ranking?
Velasco Elementary School is ranked #4112 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Velasco Elementary School?
290 students attend Velasco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Velasco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velasco Elementary School?
Velasco Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Velasco Elementary School offer ?
Velasco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Velasco Elementary School part of?
Velasco Elementary School is part of Brazosport ISD School District.
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