Wm B Travis Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wm B Travis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wm B Travis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wm B Travis Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wm B Travis 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 Wm B Travis 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
#5016 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
49%
53%

Black
28%
13%

White
19%
26%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Wm B Travis Elementary School's ranking?
Wm B Travis Elementary School is ranked #5016 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wm B Travis Elementary School?
588 students attend Wm B Travis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wm B Travis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm B Travis Elementary School?
Wm B Travis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wm B Travis Elementary School offer ?
Wm B Travis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wm B Travis Elementary School part of?
Wm B Travis Elementary School is part of Marshall Independent School District.
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