Zue S Bales Int serves 589 students in grades 3-5.
Zue S Bales Int placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 64% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zue S Bales Int ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Zue S Bales Int's student population of 589 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
589 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zue S Bales Int is ranked within the top 10% 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 Zue S Bales Int is 0.47, 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
#758 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
24%
53%

Black
2%
13%

White
69%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zue S Bales Int's ranking?
Zue S Bales Int is ranked #758 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Zue S Bales Int?
589 students attend Zue S Bales Int.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Zue S Bales Int students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zue S Bales Int?
Zue S Bales Int has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zue S Bales Int offer ?
Zue S Bales Int offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Zue S Bales Int part of?
Zue S Bales Int is part of Friendswood ISD School District.
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