Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Purple Sage 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Purple Sage Elementary serves the northern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.7 miles, while the furthest point is 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purple Sage Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Purple Sage 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 Purple Sage Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#5568 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purple Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Purple Sage Elementary School is ranked #5568 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Purple Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Purple Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School, Sheldon Early Childhood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Purple Sage Elementary School?
428 students attend Purple Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Purple Sage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purple Sage Elementary School?
Purple Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Purple Sage Elementary School offer ?
Purple Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Purple Sage Elementary School part of?
Purple Sage Elementary School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.
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