Nita Pearson Elementary School
Nita Pearson Elementary School serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nita Pearson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nita Pearson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Nita Pearson Elementary School's student population of 677 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 677 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nita Pearson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Nita Pearson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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 | #2291 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 52% |
| Black | 22% | 13% |
| White | 28% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nita Pearson Elementary School is Harmony School Of Business - Dallas (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vernon Schrade Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Steadham Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Steadham Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 524 students10
0.7 miles
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887 0.7 PK-5 524 - Rowlett Vernon Schrade Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,034 student10
0.9 miles
6201 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790 0.9 6-8 1,034 - Rowlett Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 698 students10
1.0 miles
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070 1 PK-6 698 - Rowlett Herfurth Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 374 students10
1.2 miles
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994 1.2 PK-5 374 - Houston Harmony School Of Business - Dallas Charter School
Math: 43% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 381 students10
1.7 miles
8080 W President George Bush H
Houston, TX 77099
(214) 321-0100 1.7 6-12 381
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