Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School's student population of 643 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Motto
H.A.W.K.S are hard working, always positive, willing to succeed, kind towards others and supportive of one another. How will we do it? We go the extra mile with a great big smile. Go Hawks!
School Rankings
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5083 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
80%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
7%
24%
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
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Garland Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School is ranked #5083 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Technology Center, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School?
643 students attend B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School?
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School offer ?
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School part of?
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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