Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Viola Cobb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4577 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viola Cobb Elementary School's ranking?
Viola Cobb Elementary School is ranked #4577 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Viola Cobb Elementary School?
392 students attend Viola Cobb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Viola Cobb Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola Cobb Elementary School?
Viola Cobb Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola Cobb Elementary School offer ?
Viola Cobb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Viola Cobb Elementary School part of?
Viola Cobb Elementary School is part of Channelview ISD School District.
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