Serving 603 students in grades 3-4, Phillips Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
603 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Phillips Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of Kaufman Independent School District.
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