Piney Point Elementary School serves 1,180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Piney Point 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Piney Point Elementary School's student population of 1,180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Point Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Piney Point Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6571 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Point Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Point Elementary School is ranked #6571 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Piney Point Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briarmeadow Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Piney Point Elementary School?
1,180 students attend Piney Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Piney Point Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Point Elementary School?
Piney Point Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Point Elementary School offer ?
Piney Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Piney Point Elementary School part of?
Piney Point Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.
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