Serving 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Viridian Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Viridian Elementary serves the eastern part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Viridian Elementary School's student population of 845 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
845 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Viridian Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viridian Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#206 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
39%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viridian Elementary School's ranking?
Viridian Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Viridian Elementary School often compared to?
Viridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrod Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Viridian Elementary School?
845 students attend Viridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Viridian Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viridian Elementary School?
Viridian Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viridian Elementary School offer ?
Viridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Viridian Elementary School part of?
Viridian Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Viridian Elementary School located?
Viridian Elementary School is located in the Viridian neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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