Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Postma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Postma Elementary serves the west part of Cypress, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles, where families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 1.6 miles, with the furthest edge extending up to 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Postma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Postma Elementary School's student population of 753 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
753 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Postma Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Postma Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Postma Elementary School's ranking?
Postma Elementary School is ranked #1067 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Postma Elementary School often compared to?
Postma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rennell Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School, Swenke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Postma Elementary School?
753 students attend Postma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Postma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Postma Elementary School?
Postma Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Postma Elementary School offer ?
Postma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Postma Elementary School part of?
Postma Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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