Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willbern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: WILLBERN EL serves the eastern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willbern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Willbern Elementary School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willbern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willbern Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2460 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Willbern Elementary School's ranking?
Willbern Elementary School is ranked #2460 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Willbern Elementary School often compared to?
Willbern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gleason Elementary School, Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Willbern Elementary School?
831 students attend Willbern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willbern Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willbern Elementary School?
Willbern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willbern Elementary School offer ?
Willbern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willbern Elementary School part of?
Willbern Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Willbern Elementary School located?
Willbern Elementary School is located in the North Houston Gardens neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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