Serving 974 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emery 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DR DEBBIE EMERY EL serves the southwest part of Katy, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edges of the attendance zone located about 10.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emery Elementary School's student population of 974 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
974 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emery Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5244 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emery Elementary School's ranking?
Emery Elementary School is ranked #5244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Emery Elementary School often compared to?
Emery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary School, Bethke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Emery Elementary School?
974 students attend Emery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Emery Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emery Elementary School?
Emery Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emery Elementary School offer ?
Emery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emery Elementary School part of?
Emery Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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