Phillips Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Phillips Elementary School served 603 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
11022 GLENN CV
FORNEY, TX$485,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (14.17 miles from school)
-
206 CHINABERRY TRL
FORNEY, TX$419,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (14.96 miles from school)
-
1623 CASTLEFORD DR
FORNEY, TX$491,000- 4 Beds | 4 Baths
- (15.75 miles from school)
-
3231 CLAY MATHIS RD
MESQUITE, TX$2,392,500- (17.25 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTC
JROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.
July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.
