C J Harris Elementary School
C J Harris Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
C J Harris Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
C J Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
C J Harris Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
C J Harris Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 C J Harris Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2057 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pearland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to C J Harris Elementary School is Pace Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pearland J H East (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leon H Sablatura Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pearland Pace Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 82 students10
0.4 miles
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199 0.4 9-12 82 - Pearland Pearland J H East Math: 70% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 782 students10
0.4 miles
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481 0.4 7-8 782 - Pearland Leon H Sablatura Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-6 | 830 students10
0.6 miles
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500 0.6 5-6 830 - Pearland Pearland J H West Math: 63% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 816 students10
0.7 miles
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222 0.7 7-8 816 - Pearland Alexander Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-6 | 806 students10
1.1 miles
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700 1.1 5-6 806
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