Southmayd Elementary School
Tel:
(713) 924-1720
- Southmayd Elementary School serves 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Southmayd Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Southmayd Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southmayd Elementary School's student population of 690 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Southmayd Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southmayd Elementary School is 0.05, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3467 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.05 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southmayd Elementary School is Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 745 students
0.3 miles
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292 0.3 PK-8 745 - Houston Davila Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
0.4 miles
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851 0.4 PK-5 404 - Houston Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 819 students
0.4 miles
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060 0.4 PK-12 819 - Houston Sanchez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
0.5 miles
2700 Berkley St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 845-7472 0.5 PK-5 526 - Houston Milby High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,703 student
0.6 miles
7414 St Lo Rd
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 928-7401 0.6 9-12 1,703
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