Ralph Bunche Elementary

Summary:

Ralph Bunche Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Midland, Texas, serving 974 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Midland Independent School District, which is ranked 556 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of over $11,000, Ralph Bunche Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with 0-1 star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 80%) compared to the surrounding schools, and it struggles across all student subgroups, with the lowest rankings for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Nearby schools like Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary, Milam Elementary, and Carver Center generally outperform Ralph Bunche Elementary in academic metrics, despite serving similar student populations.

The school's consistently low rankings and declining performance over the past several years indicate a need for significant intervention and improvement efforts. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner students at Ralph Bunche Elementary suggests that the school faces significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of these student populations. Targeted support and specialized programs may be necessary to help these students succeed and provide a high-quality education for all students at the school.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 700 S Jackson St
       Midland, TX  79701-7645


(432) 240-8600

District: Midland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4362nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,011 Help


Students who attend Ralph Bunche Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goddard J H
High:    Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  974

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.8%
White:
8.6%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Compare Details Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 24th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ralph Bunche Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.8%), White (8.6%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph Bunche Elementary is 19.4. 19 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph Bunche Elementary is $11,011, which is the 6th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Midland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Independent School District (Isd) 556th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ralph Bunche Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.76 3942nd 4329 8.9%
2018 15.82 4013th 4359 7.9%
2019 14.23 4183rd 4479 6.6%
2021 17.94 4010th 4578 12.4%
2022 15.70 4172nd 4581 8.9%
2023 12.57 4376th 4647 5.8%
2024 13.34 4362nd 4675 6.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 2519th 3226 21.9%
2019 31.53 2590th 3333 22.3%
2021 33.86 2440th 3446 29.2%
2022 33.37 2584th 3487 25.9%
2023 25.51 2994th 3556 15.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.69 2259th 3558 36.5%
2019 29.24 2886th 3684 21.7%
2021 24.05 3260th 3799 14.2%
2022 31.25 2932nd 3952 25.8%
2023 20.05 3789th 4086 7.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 3926th 4264 7.9%
2019 16.77 4080th 4309 5.3%
2021 23.04 3853rd 4451 13.4%
2022 19.19 4079th 4477 8.9%
2023 17.37 4202nd 4521 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.59 4067th 4306 5.6%
2019 13.87 4126th 4348 5.1%
2021 15.37 4199th 4499 6.7%
2022 15.55 4206th 4561 7.8%
2023 12.87 4350th 4588 5.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 3634th 4240 14.3%
2019 27.71 3542nd 4295 17.5%
2021 27.77 3533rd 4331 18.4%
2022 26.00 3740th 4461 16.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.65 3845th 4319 11.0%
2019 16.67 4007th 4357 8.0%
2021 23.43 3633rd 4498 19.2%
2022 18.96 4047th 4563 11.3%
2023 13.84 4290th 4585 6.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 2253rd 2483 9.3%
2019 22.68 2219th 2515 11.8%
2021 13.84 2388th 2444 2.3%
2022 26.81 1992nd 2421 17.7%
2023 15.41 2326th 2443 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.93 3801st 4168 8.8%
2019 17.66 3925th 4188 6.3%
2021 23.60 3664th 4329 15.4%
2022 20.06 3953rd 4376 9.7%
2023 16.95 4080th 4401 7.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ralph Bunche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 2481st 3127 20.7%
2019 18.17 2857th 3142 9.1%
2021 16.14 2819th 3082 8.5%
2022 8.01 3013th 3082 2.2%
2023 7.78 3025th 3106 2.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Ralph Bunche Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 92 97 0 582 1 0 15 0 787
2017 74 83 1 605 1 0 11 0 775
2018 85 90 11 613 2 0 11 0 812
2019 69 110 10 634 1 0 10 0 834
2020 70 98 8 673 1 0 8 0 858
2021 67 74 14 637 0 3 10 0 805
2022 73 72 14 680 0 1 14 0 854
2023 84 80 16 777 2 1 14 0 974

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

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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 Ralph Bunche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 787 43.0 18.3 71.8
2017 775 44.4 17.4 78.7
2018 812 45.7 17.7 76.2
2019 834 44.7 18.6 77
2020 858 46.4 18.4 72.5
2021 805 53.4 15.0 78
2022 854 50.8 16.8 83.6
2023 974 50.1 19.4 87.7

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 Ralph Bunche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 787 43.0 18.3 71.8
2017 775 44.4 17.4 78.7
2018 812 45.7 17.7 76.2
2019 834 44.7 18.6 77
2020 858 46.4 18.4 72.5
2021 805 53.4 15.0 78
2022 854 50.8 16.8 83.6
2023 974 50.1 19.4 87.7

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 Ralph Bunche Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $945 (13.9%) $5,866 (86.1%) $6,811
2020 $876 (11.6%) $6,671 (88.4%) $7,546
2021 $1,905 (17.3%) $9,106 (82.7%) $11,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph Bunche Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4183rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4376th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ralph Bunche Elementary)1416
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph Bunche Elementary)1533
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ralph Bunche Elementary)5921
 38%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4633
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph Bunche Elementary)4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4030
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Ralph Bunche Elementary)2026
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ralph Bunche Elementary)3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4049
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ralph Bunche Elementary)2426
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ralph Bunche Elementary)2313
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ralph Bunche Elementary)362
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Ralph Bunche Elementary)1723
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3048
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ralph Bunche Elementary)1912
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students834974
 16.8%
African American11080
 27.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic634777
 22.6%
Pacific Islander01
White6984
 21.7%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%87.7%
 10.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 974 students attended Ralph Bunche Elementary.

Students who attend Ralph Bunche Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goddard J H
High : Midland High School

Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Ralph Bunche Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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