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Birkes Elementary School vs. Lowery Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Birkes Elementary School
8500 Queenston Blvd
Houston, TX 77095
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lowery Elementary School
15950 Rdg Park Dr
Houston, TX 77095
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Birkes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,006 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birkes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowery Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,006 students
671 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birkes 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 Lowery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birkes Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowery Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birkes 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 Lowery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birkes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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

#1020 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#2016 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birkes 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 Lowery Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
51%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birkes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birkes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birkes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Birkes Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowery Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
81
70
Kindergarten Students
129
83
Grade 1 Students
157
80
Grade 2 Students
163
121
Grade 3 Students
157
97
Grade 4 Students
166
104
Grade 5 Students
153
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birkes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
34%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birkes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birkes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birkes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birkes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 two or more races at Lowery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birkes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
46%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birkes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birkes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Lowery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cypress-Fairbanks 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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