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Veterans Memorial Elementary School

4772 E Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
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Top 30%
Tel: (956) 849-1717
www.romaisd.com
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Veterans Memorial Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • 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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#1856 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Veterans Memorial Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Veterans Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Veterans Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Veterans Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Veterans Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Roma Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?

505 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 13:1, 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 Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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