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#6477 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bebensee EL

Elementary School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX

An Arlington ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

5900 INKS LK DR, Arlington, TX 76018

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$11,746
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Bebensee EL score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bebensee EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,183

Median home value

$245,600

Median rent

$1,855/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashworth ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–60.8 mi480Compare →
Glenn Harmon ELEnrollment path unverified4.5K–41.1 mi414Compare →
Manara Stem Academy - ArlingtonCharter · enrollment unverified5.2PK–81.2 mi276Compare →
Williams ELEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–61.2 mi608Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Arlington ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#44 of 75
District spending per student
$11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bebensee EL is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bebensee EL

Bebensee EL is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 781 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,477 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bebensee EL

What grades does Bebensee EL serve?

Bebensee EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bebensee EL?

Bebensee EL has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bebensee EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bebensee EL is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bebensee EL rank in TX?

Bebensee EL ranks #6,477 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bebensee EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bebensee EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bebensee EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bebensee EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bebensee EL a charter school?

No, Bebensee EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bebensee EL a Title I school?

No, Bebensee EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bebensee EL?

87.7% of students at Bebensee EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
781
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 76018)
26,887
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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