Sammons Elementary

Summary:

Sammons Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 364 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sammons Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (76.1%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of White (3.02%) and Asian (3.57%) students. Academically, the school outperformed the Aldine ISD and state averages in several STAAR test subjects, but its performance is still below the state averages in most areas. The school performs relatively better for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, ranking in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups, but struggles more with its African American, Gifted and Talented, and At-Risk students, ranking in the bottom 50%. With over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Sammons Elementary faces challenges associated with high poverty levels.

Despite these challenges, Sammons Elementary has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the bottom 40% in 2023-2024. Compared to other Aldine ISD elementary schools in the vicinity, Sammons generally performs better than Stehlik Elementary and Spence Elementary, but lags behind schools like Hill Elementary and Carmichael Elementary. Addressing the needs of its specific student subgroups and the challenges associated with high poverty levels could be key focus areas for Sammons Elementary to continue improving its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 2301 Frick Rd
       Houston, TX  77038-1701


(281) 878-0955

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2807th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,871 Help


Students who attend Sammons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Garcia Middle
High:    Eisenhower High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.1%
African American:
15.4%
Asian:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sammons Elementary ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.1%), African American (15.4%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sammons Elementary is 16.3, which is the 10th best among 37 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sammons Elementary is $11,871, which is the 20th highest among 37 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sammons Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sammons Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.40 1844th 3465 46.8%
2005 36.89 2596th 3475 25.3%
2006 59.19 1572nd 3476 54.8%
2007 71.20 988th 3724 73.5%
2008 66.64 1267th 3768 66.4%
2009 59.77 1731st 3884 55.4%
2010 77.47 623rd 3937 84.2%
2011 74.77 838th 4095 79.5%
2012 79.85 666th 4206 84.2%
2013 74.95 909th 4221 78.5%
2014 72.48 1080th 4260 74.6%
2015 59.88 1791st 4320 58.5%
2016 46.69 2458th 4286 42.7%
2017 46.71 2147th 4329 50.4%
2018 46.92 2143rd 4359 50.8%
2019 43.13 2492nd 4479 44.4%
2021 16.23 4130th 4578 9.8%
2022 24.21 3696th 4581 19.3%
2023 39.07 2858th 4647 38.5%
2024 40.02 2807th 4675 40.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.99 1130th 3226 65.0%
2019 45.71 1801st 3333 46.0%
2021 20.00 3204th 3446 7.0%
2022 38.00 2315th 3487 33.6%
2023 51.36 1606th 3556 54.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.05 2232nd 3558 37.3%
2019 71.58 525th 3684 85.7%
2021 24.93 3194th 3799 15.9%
2022 25.57 3341st 3952 15.5%
2023 45.01 1951st 4086 52.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 1304th 4264 69.4%
2019 55.84 1644th 4309 61.8%
2021 23.38 3829th 4451 14.0%
2022 35.46 3134th 4477 30.0%
2023 53.30 1958th 4521 56.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.87 2305th 4306 46.5%
2019 32.65 3159th 4348 27.3%
2021 14.82 4233rd 4499 5.9%
2022 23.44 3838th 4561 15.9%
2023 40.99 2730th 4588 40.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 1809th 3106 41.8%
2019 51.93 1953rd 3184 38.7%
2021 30.66 2320th 3006 22.8%
2022 37.75 2276th 2958 23.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.26 1304th 4240 69.2%
2019 49.53 2004th 4295 53.3%
2021 21.37 3967th 4331 8.4%
2022 46.15 2371st 4461 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 2019th 4319 53.3%
2019 54.74 1720th 4357 60.5%
2021 19.70 3888th 4498 13.6%
2022 27.07 3564th 4563 21.9%
2023 38.56 2844th 4585 38.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.26 678th 1005 32.5%
2022 7.26 926th 957 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.66 845th 2483 66.0%
2019 55.23 942nd 2515 62.5%
2021 21.66 2197th 2444 10.1%
2022 17.25 2274th 2421 6.1%
2023 33.86 1696th 2443 30.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sammons Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 1778th 4168 57.3%
2019 48.31 2110th 4188 49.6%
2021 20.27 3880th 4329 10.4%
2022 36.55 2991st 4376 31.6%
2023 49.02 2113th 4401 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sammons Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 320 76 305 7 n/a n/a 0 1098
1989 357 305 91 314 8 n/a n/a 0 1075
1990 249 268 47 376 6 n/a n/a 0 946
1991 246 327 53 533 5 n/a n/a 0 1164
1992 247 304 53 628 5 n/a n/a 0 1237
1993 174 223 50 592 2 n/a n/a 0 1041
1994 178 223 45 526 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1995 176 203 64 642 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1996 176 203 64 642 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1997 172 204 86 693 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
1998 160 214 79 817 1 n/a n/a 0 1271
1999 58 234 33 609 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2000 36 185 23 420 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 21 171 14 438 4 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 23 155 26 526 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2003 23 155 26 526 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2004 19 161 39 545 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 24 147 26 490 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 23 127 40 525 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2007 28 117 41 553 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2008 23 106 40 575 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2009 25 110 53 602 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2010 23 92 40 597 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2011 17 90 34 629 1 1 4 0 776
2012 19 104 37 645 0 2 6 0 813
2013 20 103 29 628 0 1 4 0 785
2014 20 96 30 651 0 0 4 0 801
2015 17 109 28 673 0 0 3 0 830
2016 12 126 32 664 3 0 6 0 843
2017 15 136 28 669 2 0 6 0 856
2018 15 105 26 623 1 3 9 0 782
2019 11 72 16 417 2 1 5 0 524
2020 13 64 16 393 1 0 8 0 495
2021 10 67 14 338 1 0 9 0 439
2022 12 60 18 299 0 0 5 0 394
2023 11 56 13 277 3 0 4 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sammons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 59.0 18.6 n/a
1989 1075 n/a n/a n/a
1990 946 54.0 17.5 n/a
1991 1164 54.0 21.5 n/a
1992 1237 63.0 19.6 50.5
1993 1041 56.0 18.6 62
1994 973 52.9 18.4 57.7
1995 1085 63.0 17.2 56.2
1996 1085 63.0 17.2 56.2
1997 1156 63.6 18.2 59.8
1998 1271 65.0 19.6 56.2
1999 934 47.8 19.5 73
2000 664 42.9 15.5 73.9
2001 648 44.1 14.7 75.9
2002 730 50.0 14.6 80.1
2003 730 50.0 14.6 80.1
2004 764 48.0 15.9 82.2
2005 687 46.8 14.7 84.9
2006 715 46.0 15.5 83.5
2007 739 48.2 15.3 87.6
2008 744 47.0 15.8 87.2
2009 790 45.0 17.6 85.9
2010 752 49.0 15.3 89.6
2011 776 49.0 15.8 86.3
2012 813 44.6 18.2 88.2
2013 785 44.0 17.8 84.2
2014 801 46.5 17.1 85
2015 830 48.0 17.2 85.5
2016 843 49.0 17.2 87.7
2017 856 55.2 15.4 88.6
2018 782 50.5 15.4 89.9
2019 524 31.8 16.4 85.5
2020 495 32.4 15.2 85.5
2021 439 30.5 14.3 90.4
2022 394 28.2 13.9 88.8
2023 364 22.3 16.3 93.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sammons Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 59.0 18.6 n/a
1989 1075 n/a n/a n/a
1990 946 54.0 17.5 n/a
1991 1164 54.0 21.5 n/a
1992 1237 63.0 19.6 50.5
1993 1041 56.0 18.6 62
1994 973 52.9 18.4 57.7
1995 1085 63.0 17.2 56.2
1996 1085 63.0 17.2 56.2
1997 1156 63.6 18.2 59.8
1998 1271 65.0 19.6 56.2
1999 934 47.8 19.5 73
2000 664 42.9 15.5 73.9
2001 648 44.1 14.7 75.9
2002 730 50.0 14.6 80.1
2003 730 50.0 14.6 80.1
2004 764 48.0 15.9 82.2
2005 687 46.8 14.7 84.9
2006 715 46.0 15.5 83.5
2007 739 48.2 15.3 87.6
2008 744 47.0 15.8 87.2
2009 790 45.0 17.6 85.9
2010 752 49.0 15.3 89.6
2011 776 49.0 15.8 86.3
2012 813 44.6 18.2 88.2
2013 785 44.0 17.8 84.2
2014 801 46.5 17.1 85
2015 830 48.0 17.2 85.5
2016 843 49.0 17.2 87.7
2017 856 55.2 15.4 88.6
2018 782 50.5 15.4 89.9
2019 524 31.8 16.4 85.5
2020 495 32.4 15.2 85.5
2021 439 30.5 14.3 90.4
2022 394 28.2 13.9 88.8
2023 364 22.3 16.3 93.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sammons Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,430 (15.0%) $8,094 (85.0%) $9,524
2020 $1,306 (11.8%) $9,733 (88.2%) $11,039
2021 $1,765 (14.9%) $10,106 (85.1%) $11,871

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sammons Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2492nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2858th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sammons Elementary)4333
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sammons Elementary)5431
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3930
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sammons Elementary)3445
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3028
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sammons Elementary)5739
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3832
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sammons Elementary)3262
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sammons Elementary)4439
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))4932
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sammons Elementary)4127
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Aldine Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524364
 30.5%
African American7256
 22.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic417277
 33.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1111
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.5%93.1%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sammons Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Sammons Elementary.

Students at Sammons Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 15% African American, 4% Asian, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sammons Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garcia Middle
High : Eisenhower High School

Sammons Elementary ranks 2807th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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