Blossom Elementary School
Tel:
(903)982-5230
- Blossom Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Blossom Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blossom Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blossom Elementary School is 0.24, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1595 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 87% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | PRAIRILAND ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Paris J High School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aikin Elementary School (7.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pattonville Prairiland High School Grades: 9-12 | 315 students
6.1 miles
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903)652-5681 6.1 9-12 315 - Detroit Detroit High School Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
6.7 miles
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903)674-2646 6.7 9-12 147 - Paris Aikin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 869 students
7.7 miles
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7443 7.7 K-4 869 - Paris Crockett Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 543 students
8.1 miles
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7450 8.1 5-6 543 - Paris Paris J High School Grades: 7-8 | 462 students
8.5 miles
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7434 8.5 7-8 462
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