Serving 466 students in grades 1-5, J R Phillips Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
J R Phillips Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
J R Phillips 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 J R Phillips Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#5477 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
28%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J R Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
J R Phillips Elementary School is ranked #5477 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J R Phillips Elementary School?
466 students attend J R Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J R Phillips Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J R Phillips Elementary School?
J R Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J R Phillips Elementary School offer ?
J R Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is J R Phillips Elementary School part of?
J R Phillips Elementary School is part of Kaufman Independent School District.
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