Poe Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(713) 535-3780
Poe Elementary School serves 881 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Poe Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Poe Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Poe Elementary School's student population of 881 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 881 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Poe Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Poe Elementary School is 0.71, 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 | #1099 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Poe Elementary School is Perfor & Visual Arts High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Harmony Science Academy - Bryan (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bryan Harmony Science Academy - Bryan Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 370 students10
0.1 miles
2031 S Texas Ave
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 779-2100 0.1 K-8 370 - Houston A+ Unlimited Potential Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 67 students10
0.9 miles
2700 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837 0.9 6-8 67 - Houston Lanier Middle School Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,469 student10
1.1 miles
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900 1.1 6-8 1,469 - Houston Roberts Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 759 students10
1.1 miles
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272 1.1 PK-5 759 - Houston Perfor & Visual Arts High School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 753 students10
1.3 miles
4001 Stanford
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1960 1.3 9-12 753
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