Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shearn 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shearn Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone are typically a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shearn Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shearn 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 Shearn Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#7480 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-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 Shearn Elementary School's ranking?
Shearn Elementary School is ranked #7480 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shearn Elementary School often compared to?
Shearn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Twain Elementary School, Harmony School Of Ingenuity-houston by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shearn Elementary School?
470 students attend Shearn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Shearn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shearn Elementary School?
Shearn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shearn Elementary School offer ?
Shearn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shearn Elementary School part of?
Shearn Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Shearn Elementary School located?
Shearn Elementary School is located in the Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area.
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