Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sam Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Sam Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary School?
439 students attend Sam Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sam Houston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston Elementary School?
Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?
Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sam Houston Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
