West Birdville Elementary School serves 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Birdville Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Birdville Elementary School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
West Birdville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 West Birdville Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5339 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
84%
53%

Black
1%
13%

White
12%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Birdville Elementary School's ranking?
West Birdville Elementary School is ranked #5339 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend West Birdville Elementary School?
699 students attend West Birdville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Birdville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Birdville Elementary School?
West Birdville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Birdville Elementary School offer ?
West Birdville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Birdville Elementary School part of?
West Birdville Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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