About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Columbia-Brazoria ISD
Barrow Elementary School is located in Brazoria, TX and is one of 3 elementary schools in Columbia-brazoria Isd District. It is a public school that serves 646 students in grades PK-6.
Barrow Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barrow Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Barrow Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barrow Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Barrow Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barrow Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Barrow Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barrow Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 10.6 miles |  |
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| Taylor Elementary School 11 miles |  |
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| East-West Elementary School 11.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 646
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Barrow Elementary School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
63%
Hispanic
20%
Black
15%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Columbia-Brazoria ISD District Spending
$7,682Per Pupil
The Columbia-Brazoria ISD spends $7,682 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 36% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Columbia-Brazoria ISD District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Barrow Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
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