Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Veterans Memorial 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#4658 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is ranked #4658 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
433 students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Veterans Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Veterans Memorial Elementary School part of?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is part of Roma ISD School District.
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