Jensen Elementary School
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(713) 740-0608
Jensen Elementary School serves 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Jensen 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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
Jensen Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Rankings
Jensen Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jensen Elementary School is 0.31, 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 | #4422 out of 8043 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasadena Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Jensen Elementary School is Guidance Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fisher Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Fisher Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 748 students10
0.6 miles
2920 Watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0552 0.6 PK-4 748 - Pasadena Guidance Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12
0.7 miles
310 Bayshore
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0792 0.7 6-12 n/a - Pasadena Park View Intermediate School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 659 students10
0.8 miles
3003 Dabney Dr
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0460 0.8 7-8 659 - Pasadena Golden Acres Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 462 students10
1.0 miles
5232 Sycamore
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0600 1 PK-4 462 - Pasadena Turner Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 633 students10
1.0 miles
4333 Lily St
Pasadena, TX 77501
(713) 740-0768 1 PK-4 633
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