Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Price T Young 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J H Moore Elementary serves the northwest part of Marshall, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 88.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest distance to the zone's edge being about 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Price T Young Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Price T Young 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 Price T Young Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#7904 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 is Price T Young Elementary School's ranking?
Price T Young Elementary School is ranked #7904 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Price T Young Elementary School?
550 students attend Price T Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Price T Young Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Price T Young Elementary School?
Price T Young Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Price T Young Elementary School offer ?
Price T Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Price T Young Elementary School part of?
Price T Young Elementary School is part of Marshall Independent School District.
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