Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Betts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 47% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4276 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
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
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betts Elementary School's ranking?
Betts Elementary School is ranked #4276 out of 8,096 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Betts Elementary School?
559 students attend Betts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Betts Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betts Elementary School?
Betts Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betts Elementary School offer ?
Betts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Betts Elementary School part of?
Betts Elementary School is part of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
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