Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plummer 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plummer Elementary serves the southeast part of Cedar Hill, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest boundary being 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plummer Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Motto
Plummer Strong means that we are up to tackling all daily challenges with a positive spin.
School Rankings
Plummer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plummer Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#6838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
73%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plummer Elementary School's ranking?
Plummer Elementary School is ranked #6838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Plummer Elementary School?
347 students attend Plummer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Plummer Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plummer Elementary School?
Plummer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plummer Elementary School offer ?
Plummer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Plummer Elementary School part of?
Plummer Elementary School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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