Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northside 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
77%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Northside Elementary School?
392 students attend Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northside Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School offer ?
Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northside Elementary School part of?
Northside Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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