Summary:
Emmott Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 638 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, consistently low academic performance, and a bottom-tier ranking among Texas elementary schools.
Emmott Elementary has a higher percentage of African American (35.58%) and Hispanic (36.52%) students compared to district and state averages. The school consistently underperforms the district and state in STAAR test scores, with only 41.49%, 47.56%, and 38.96% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better in reading. Additionally, 77.59% of Emmott students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. As a result, Emmott Elementary ranks 3354 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
However, Emmott Elementary's Gifted and Talented program appears to be relatively strong, with the school ranking in the top third of Texas elementary schools in this category in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance with at-risk students has been mixed, with the school ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year, but dropping to the bottom half the following year. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Fiest Elementary, Bang Elementary, and Gleason Elementary, Emmott Elementary generally underperforms in STAAR test scores and overall school rankings.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 638
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
36.5%
African American:
35.6%
White:
14.6%
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Two or more races:
6.4%
Asian:
5.6%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.6%
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