Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Viola Cobb 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)30.9%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
19%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Viola Cobb Elementary School?
392 students attend Viola Cobb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Viola Cobb Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viola Cobb Elementary School?
Viola Cobb Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola Cobb Elementary School offer ?
Viola Cobb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Viola Cobb Elementary School part of?
Viola Cobb Elementary School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
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