Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Justiss 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Justiss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Justiss Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Justiss Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Justiss Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#5075 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justiss Elementary School's ranking?
Justiss Elementary School is ranked #5075 out of 8,079 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Justiss Elementary School?
533 students attend Justiss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Justiss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justiss Elementary School?
Justiss Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Justiss Elementary School offer ?
Justiss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Justiss Elementary School part of?
Justiss Elementary School is part of Paris ISD School District.
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