Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Almeda 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Almeda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Almeda Elementary School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Almeda Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Almeda Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#5017 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Almeda Elementary School's ranking?
Almeda Elementary School is ranked #5017 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Almeda Elementary School often compared to?
Almeda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Law Elementary School, Woodson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Almeda Elementary School?
807 students attend Almeda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Almeda Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Almeda Elementary School?
Almeda Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Almeda Elementary School offer ?
Almeda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Almeda Elementary School part of?
Almeda Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.
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