Blossom Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(903) 982-5230
Blossom Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Blossom Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Blossom Elementary School's student population of 434 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Blossom Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Blossom Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2796 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 89% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prairiland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blossom Elementary School is Prairiland High School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Prairiland J High School (6.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pattonville Prairiland J High School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 261 students10
6.0 miles
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681 6 6-8 261 - Pattonville Prairiland High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 310 students10
6.1 miles
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681 6.1 9-12 310 - Detroit Detroit High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 150 students10
6.7 miles
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646 6.7 9-12 150 - Detroit Detroit J High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 98 students10
6.8 miles
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646 6.8 6-8 98 - Paris Aikin Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 922 students10
7.7 miles
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443 7.7 K-4 922
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