Lee Elementary School
Lee Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lee 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Lee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lee Elementary School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lee 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 Lee Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #7359 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 52% |
| Black | 15% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Port Arthur Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lee Elementary School is Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jefferson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Arthur Jefferson Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 925 students10
0.5 miles
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860 0.5 6-8 925 - Port Arthur Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 62 students10
0.6 miles
327 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400 0.6 9-12 62 - Port Arthur Wheatley School Of Early Childhood Programs Grades: PK | 422 students
0.7 miles
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750 0.7 PK 422 - Port Arthur Travis Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 554 students10
0.9 miles
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700 0.9 PK-5 554 - Port Arthur Bob Hope School Charter School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 666 students10
1.3 miles
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244 1.3 6-12 666
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