Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homer Dr 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homer Dr El serves the northern part of Beaumont, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 10.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer Dr Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homer Dr 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 Homer Dr Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#7154 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Homer Dr Elementary School's ranking?
Homer Dr Elementary School is ranked #7154 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Homer Dr Elementary School often compared to?
Homer Dr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guess Elementary School, Regina Howell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Homer Dr Elementary School?
495 students attend Homer Dr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Homer Dr Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer Dr Elementary School?
Homer Dr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homer Dr Elementary School offer ?
Homer Dr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Homer Dr Elementary School part of?
Homer Dr Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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