Serving 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sorters Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sorters Mill Elementary School serves the west part of Porter, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sorters Mill Elementary School's student population of 838 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
838 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Four Houses One Family. No Excuses!
School Rankings
Sorters Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sorters Mill Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#3975 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorters Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Sorters Mill Elementary School is ranked #3975 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sorters Mill Elementary School?
838 students attend Sorters Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sorters Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sorters Mill Elementary School?
Sorters Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sorters Mill Elementary School offer ?
Sorters Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sorters Mill Elementary School part of?
Sorters Mill Elementary School is part of New Caney Independent School District.
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