Escamilla Elementary

Summary:

Escamilla Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 813 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.

Escamilla Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools at 3481 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below state and district averages, with only 27.52% of 3rd graders proficient in reading and just 21.43% of 3rd graders and 18.75% of 4th graders meeting math proficiency in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (96.92%) and higher student-teacher ratio (18.2) may contribute to these challenges.

Comparing Escamilla to nearby schools highlights the need for targeted interventions and support. Worsham Elementary, another Aldine ISD school just 1.75 miles away, significantly outperforms Escamilla on STAAR assessments, ranking 1390 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024. Similarly, Scarborough Elementary, a Houston ISD school 2 miles away, also outperforms Escamilla. The nearby charter school, Two Dimensions/Vickery, has a similar low performance to Escamilla.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 5241 E Mt Houston Rd
       Houston, TX  77093


(281) 985-6390

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3481st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,877 Help


Students who attend Escamilla Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hambrick Middle
High:    MacArthur High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.6%
White:
2.3%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Escamilla Elementary ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th 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 29.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (2.3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escamilla Elementary is 16. 33 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escamilla Elementary is $9,877. 47 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escamilla Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Escamilla Elementary 3481st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Escamilla Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Escamilla Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.66 4101st 4578 10.4%
2022 24.29 3692nd 4581 19.4%
2023 16.63 4208th 4647 9.4%
2024 29.25 3481st 4675 25.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.17 2999th 3446 13.0%
2022 28.94 2818th 3487 19.2%
2023 24.86 3019th 3556 15.1%
2024 29.73 2786th 3638 23.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.97 3413th 3799 10.2%
2022 32.91 2813th 3952 28.8%
2023 29.24 3177th 4086 22.2%
2024 54.28 1615th 4261 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.68 3808th 4451 14.4%
2022 34.35 3220th 4477 28.1%
2023 24.69 3843rd 4521 15.0%
2024 36.29 3154th 4560 30.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.23 4138th 4499 8.0%
2022 26.12 3671st 4561 19.5%
2023 19.47 4058th 4588 11.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.47 2253rd 3006 25.0%
2022 56.02 1598th 2958 46.0%
2023 38.54 2310th 2980 22.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.48 3756th 4331 13.3%
2022 40.85 2764th 4461 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.40 3912th 4498 13.0%
2022 24.20 3746th 4563 17.9%
2023 16.23 4184th 4585 8.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.54 795th 2443 67.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Escamilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.26 3819th 4329 11.8%
2022 29.52 3445th 4376 21.3%
2023 20.57 3923rd 4401 10.9%
2024 32.49 3258th 4431 26.5%
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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.

Escamilla Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Escamilla Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 29 20 1 787 5 0 0 0 842
2020 27 13 1 794 5 0 0 0 840
2021 22 15 1 802 4 0 1 0 845
2022 24 16 1 762 2 0 2 0 807
2023 23 21 1 763 1 0 4 0 813
2024 18 14 0 746 0 0 2 0 780

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 Escamilla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 842 43.1 19.5 93.6
2020 840 46.5 18.0 93
2021 845 47.5 17.7 96
2022 807 50.4 16.0 95.8
2023 813 44.5 18.2 96.9
2024 780 48.7 16.0 95.3

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 Escamilla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 842 43.1 19.5 93.6
2020 840 46.5 18.0 93
2021 845 47.5 17.7 96
2022 807 50.4 16.0 95.8
2023 813 44.5 18.2 96.9
2024 780 48.7 16.0 95.3

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 Escamilla Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,179 (14.8%) $6,796 (85.2%) $7,975
2020 $1,297 (14.0%) $7,969 (86.0%) $9,266
2021 $1,811 (18.3%) $8,066 (81.7%) $9,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Escamilla Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students842813
 3.4%
African American2021
 5%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian11
Hispanic787763
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White2923
 20.7%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%96.9%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Escamilla Elementary

Students who attend Escamilla Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hambrick Middle
High : MacArthur High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 780 students attended Escamilla Elementary.

Escamilla Elementary ranks 3481st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Escamilla Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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