Southmayd Elementary School
Tel:
(713)924-1720
- Southmayd Elementary School serves 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southmayd Elementary School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 717 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southmayd Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southmayd Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #1944 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Davila Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Davila Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
0.4 miles
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713)924-1851 0.4 PK-5 422 - Houston Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 848 students
0.4 miles
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713)923-5060 0.4 PK-12 848 - Houston Sanchez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
0.5 miles
2700 Berkley St
Houston, TX 77012
(713)845-7472 0.5 PK-5 552 - Houston Milby High School Grades: 9-12 | 1392 students
0.6 miles
7414 St Lo Rd
Houston, TX 77033
(713)928-7401 0.6 9-12 1392 - Houston Crespo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 926 students
0.7 miles
7500 Office City Dr
Houston, TX 77012
(713)845-7492 0.7 PK-5 926
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