Serving 746 students in grades 3-5, Tenie Holmes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenie Holmes Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tenie Holmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenie Holmes Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#5613 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
16%
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
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenie Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Tenie Holmes Elementary School is ranked #5613 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tenie Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Tenie Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roberts Elementary School, Markham Elementary School, Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tenie Holmes Elementary School?
746 students attend Tenie Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tenie Holmes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenie Holmes Elementary School?
Tenie Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tenie Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Tenie Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Tenie Holmes Elementary School part of?
Tenie Holmes Elementary School is part of Bay City ISD School District.
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