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W A Porter Elementary School

2750 Prestondale Dr
Hurst, TX 76053
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Top 20%
Tel: (817) 547-2900
www.birdvilleschools.net
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W A Porter Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
W A Porter Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W A Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

W A Porter Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

W A Porter Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 W A Porter Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#997 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
70%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Birdville 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 W A Porter Elementary School's ranking?

W A Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend W A Porter Elementary School?

543 students attend W A Porter Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of W A Porter Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of W A Porter Elementary School?

W A Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does W A Porter Elementary School offer ?

W A Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is W A Porter Elementary School part of?

W A Porter Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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