Serving 338 students in grades 1-5, Sammons 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 was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sammons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#5527 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammons Elementary School's ranking?
Sammons Elementary School is ranked #5527 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sammons Elementary School?
338 students attend Sammons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sammons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sammons Elementary School?
Sammons Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sammons Elementary School offer ?
Sammons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Sammons Elementary School part of?
Sammons Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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