Ware Elementary School (Closed 2011)

601 West Garfield Dr
Longview, TX 75602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(09-10)
65-69%
83%
(09-10)
70-74%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
38%
49%
Black
(09-10)
55%
14%
White
(09-10)
7%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Ware Elementary School?
521 students attend Ware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ware Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Ware Elementary School offer ?
Ware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ware Elementary School part of?
Ware Elementary School is part of Longview Independent School District.

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