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Best Elementary School vs. Bush Elementary School

Should you attend Best Elementary School or Bush Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Best Elementary School
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bush Elementary School
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Best 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bush 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
638 students
740 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Best Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bush Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Best Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bush Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Best Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bush Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Best Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alief Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alief Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7963 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6020 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Best Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bush Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Best Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alief Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bush Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alief Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Best Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alief Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bush Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alief Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Best Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bush Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
91
Kindergarten Students
104
120
Grade 1 Students
142
140
Grade 2 Students
149
145
Grade 3 Students
121
131
Grade 4 Students
122
113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Best Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bush Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
85%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Best Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bush Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Best Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bush Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Best Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bush Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bush Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alief Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
0.27
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Best Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bush Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Best Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bush Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Best Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bush Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alief Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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