Garrett Elementary School
Tel:
(281) 727-4200
Garrett Elementary School serves 636 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Garrett Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Garrett Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Garrett Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Garrett Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #6384 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 52% |
| Black | 30% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sheldon Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Garrett Elementary School is Michael R Null Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Michael R Null Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 1,024 student
0.1 miles
12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800 0.1 6-9 1,024 - Houston H M Carroll Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 807 students
1.0 miles
10210 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100 1.0 1-5 807 - Houston L E Monahan Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 601 students
2.1 miles
8901 Deep Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900 2.1 1-5 601 - Houston C E King High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,373 students
2.4 miles
8540 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3500 2.4 9-12 2,373 - Houston C E King Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,043 student
2.4 miles
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300 2.4 6-8 1,043
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