Betts Elementary

Summary:

Betts Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 544 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 443 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Betts Elementary faces several key challenges, including consistently lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages in STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Betts Elementary students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades was 42.86%, 61.9%, and 36.49%, respectively, compared to the district's 47.35%, 55.38%, and 53.19%, and the state's 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 3-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.

Betts Elementary's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school consistently performing better for Hispanic students compared to other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.27% to 93.38% over the past three school years. This high concentration of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Interestingly, Betts Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the same district, such as Escandon Elementary, Austin Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary, which have consistently outperformed Betts Elementary in STAAR test scores and have higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2320 S Cesar Chavez Rd
       Edinburg, TX  75839


(956) 289-2560

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2146th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,074 Help


Students who attend Betts Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Francisco Barrientes Middle
High:    Edinburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
White:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Betts Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.6%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Betts Elementary is 15.5, which is the 14th best among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betts Elementary is $11,074. 21 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Betts Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Betts Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.98 2636th 3465 23.9%
2005 36.94 2593rd 3475 25.4%
2006 34.68 2691st 3476 22.6%
2007 37.53 2792nd 3724 25.0%
2008 46.64 2344th 3768 37.8%
2009 40.47 2710th 3884 30.2%
2010 39.45 2857th 3937 27.4%
2011 50.28 2388th 4095 41.7%
2012 52.62 2119th 4206 49.6%
2013 56.60 1924th 4221 54.4%
2014 60.89 1709th 4260 59.9%
2015 62.32 1656th 4320 61.7%
2016 68.03 1370th 4286 68.0%
2017 62.14 1377th 4329 68.2%
2018 74.08 875th 4359 79.9%
2019 60.98 1474th 4479 67.1%
2021 21.61 3737th 4578 18.4%
2022 45.33 2411th 4581 47.4%
2023 45.63 2432nd 4647 47.7%
2024 50.17 2146th 4675 54.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 261st 3226 91.9%
2019 65.14 830th 3333 75.1%
2021 30.46 2635th 3446 23.5%
2022 50.32 1628th 3487 53.3%
2023 42.63 2094th 3556 41.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 356th 3558 90.0%
2019 61.25 890th 3684 75.8%
2021 41.73 1907th 3799 49.8%
2022 37.45 2468th 3952 37.6%
2023 13.89 4025th 4086 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.94 242nd 4264 94.3%
2019 73.63 649th 4309 84.9%
2021 28.72 3473rd 4451 22.0%
2022 55.35 1800th 4477 59.8%
2023 60.45 1480th 4521 67.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.98 30th 56 46.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.61 635th 4306 85.3%
2019 62.46 1360th 4348 68.7%
2021 26.90 3386th 4499 24.7%
2022 55.30 1825th 4561 60.0%
2023 42.58 2636th 4588 42.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.85 51st 3184 98.4%
2021 50.66 1735th 3006 42.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.76 207th 4240 95.1%
2019 73.14 658th 4295 84.7%
2021 31.65 3239th 4331 25.2%
2022 56.79 1618th 4461 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 1159th 4319 73.2%
2019 57.42 1588th 4357 63.6%
2021 19.89 3874th 4498 13.9%
2022 37.49 2890th 4563 36.7%
2023 49.17 2207th 4585 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Betts Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 497th 4168 88.1%
2019 66.91 1019th 4188 75.7%
2021 27.29 3423rd 4329 20.9%
2022 52.54 1925th 4376 56.0%
2023 54.05 1821st 4401 58.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Betts Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 7 0 0 510 12 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 6 0 0 548 8 n/a n/a 0 562
2002 2 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2003 2 0 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2004 2 0 0 431 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 2 0 0 559 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 2 0 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 2 0 0 629 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2008 1 0 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 1 0 0 488 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 0 0 0 533 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 0 0 0 615 0 0 0 0 615
2012 0 0 0 509 0 0 0 0 509
2013 0 0 0 520 0 0 1 0 521
2014 2 0 0 475 0 0 0 0 477
2015 2 0 0 477 0 0 0 0 479
2016 1 0 0 477 0 0 1 0 479
2017 4 0 0 472 0 0 0 0 476
2018 3 0 0 453 0 0 0 0 456
2019 3 0 0 465 0 0 0 0 468
2020 2 0 0 522 0 0 0 0 524
2021 1 0 0 503 0 0 0 0 504
2022 2 0 0 529 0 0 0 0 531
2023 3 0 0 539 2 0 0 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Betts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 529 32.9 16.1 53.5
2001 562 35.0 16.1 36.7
2002 699 37.0 18.9 14.3
2003 699 37.0 18.9 14.3
2004 433 29.1 14.9 7.4
2005 561 34.0 16.5 0.4
2006 599 36.0 16.6 0
2007 631 37.0 17.1 0
2008 503 34.0 14.8 0
2009 489 33.0 14.8 0
2010 533 32.0 16.6 0
2011 615 34.4 17.8 0
2012 509 28.3 17.9 0
2013 521 29.6 17.5 90.6
2014 477 29.0 16.4 90.8
2015 479 30.0 15.9 90
2016 479 30.0 15.9 89.8
2017 476 30.4 15.6 89.9
2018 456 28.6 15.9 89.3
2019 468 29.0 16.1 90
2020 524 30.7 17.0 91.2
2021 504 30.8 16.3 91.3
2022 531 31.6 16.7 91.9
2023 544 35.0 15.5 93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Betts Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 529 32.9 16.1 53.5
2001 562 35.0 16.1 36.7
2002 699 37.0 18.9 14.3
2003 699 37.0 18.9 14.3
2004 433 29.1 14.9 7.4
2005 561 34.0 16.5 0.4
2006 599 36.0 16.6 0
2007 631 37.0 17.1 0
2008 503 34.0 14.8 0
2009 489 33.0 14.8 0
2010 533 32.0 16.6 0
2011 615 34.4 17.8 0
2012 509 28.3 17.9 0
2013 521 29.6 17.5 90.6
2014 477 29.0 16.4 90.8
2015 479 30.0 15.9 90
2016 479 30.0 15.9 89.8
2017 476 30.4 15.6 89.9
2018 456 28.6 15.9 89.3
2019 468 29.0 16.1 90
2020 524 30.7 17.0 91.2
2021 504 30.8 16.3 91.3
2022 531 31.6 16.7 91.9
2023 544 35.0 15.5 93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Betts Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (8.2%) $9,132 (91.8%) $9,948
2020 $833 (8.7%) $8,748 (91.3%) $9,581
2021 $949 (8.6%) $10,125 (91.4%) $11,074

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betts Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1474th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2432nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Betts Elementary)3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Betts Elementary)5141
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Betts Elementary)5341
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Betts Elementary)5053
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Betts Elementary)4451
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Betts Elementary)7246
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Betts Elementary)4826
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468544
 16.2%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic465539
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90%93.4%
 3.4%


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Students who attend Betts Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Francisco Barrientes Middle
High : Edinburg High School

Betts Elementary ranks 2146th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Betts Elementary.

Students at Betts Elementary are 99% Hispanic.


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