Jan Schiff Elementary

Summary:

Jan Schiff Elementary is a public elementary school in Missouri City, Texas, serving 871 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources.

With a significant Asian student population (36.74%) that is much higher than nearby schools, Jan Schiff Elementary boasts a unique racial diversity. Academically, the school consistently outperforms district and state averages on STAAR tests, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 70.12% compared to 63.21% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students. Over the past decade, Jan Schiff Elementary has maintained a high ranking and rating from SchoolDigger, often in the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools.

While Jan Schiff Elementary's spending per student ($9,405) is lower than some nearby schools, such as Quail Valley Elementary ($16,032) and Lantern Lane Elementary ($14,506), the school achieves exceptional results with a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.8. This suggests effective resource allocation and instructional practices. Interestingly, the area surrounding Jan Schiff Elementary exhibits socioeconomic diversity, with nearby schools like Edgar Glover Junior Elementary having a much higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7400 Discovery Ln
       Missouri City, TX  77459


(281) 634-9451

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1442nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,405 Help


Students who attend Jan Schiff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Billy Baines Middle
High:    Ridge Point High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
37.2%
African American:
32.9%
White:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Compare Details Jan Schiff Elementary ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jan Schiff Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.2%), African American (32.9%), White (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jan Schiff Elementary is 15.4. 29 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jan Schiff Elementary is $9,405. 40 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jan Schiff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jan Schiff Elementary 1442nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jan Schiff Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jan Schiff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.16 2581st 3937 34.4%
2011 80.34 468th 4095 88.6%
2012 82.64 532nd 4206 87.4%
2013 85.95 395th 4221 90.6%
2014 88.12 287th 4260 93.3%
2015 85.51 433rd 4320 90.0%
2016 85.56 448th 4286 89.5%
2017 93.81 244th 4329 94.4%
2018 87.17 451st 4359 89.7%
2019 82.72 598th 4479 86.6%
2021 90.28 388th 4578 91.5%
2022 79.42 779th 4581 83.0%
2023 73.75 1017th 4647 78.1%
2024 62.99 1442nd 4675 69.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.78 1015th 1112 8.7%
2021 66.32 277th 961 71.2%
2022 74.31 205th 1004 79.6%
2023 65.36 353rd 1099 67.9%
2024 31.37 866th 1114 22.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.76 738th 3226 77.1%
2019 69.83 646th 3333 80.6%
2021 86.56 206th 3446 94.0%
2022 88.83 155th 3487 95.6%
2023 78.56 441st 3556 87.6%
2024 78.71 495th 3638 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 785th 3558 77.9%
2019 51.31 1346th 3684 63.5%
2021 80.22 320th 3799 91.6%
2022 61.60 992nd 3952 74.9%
2023 73.70 559th 4086 86.3%
2024 59.45 1287th 4261 69.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.20 982nd 4264 77.0%
2019 48.19 2191st 4309 49.2%
2021 78.82 472nd 4451 89.4%
2022 63.39 1278th 4477 71.5%
2023 45.27 2535th 4521 43.9%
2024 42.14 2727th 4560 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.75 506th 4306 88.2%
2019 82.45 543rd 4348 87.5%
2021 92.55 248th 4499 94.5%
2022 81.22 635th 4561 86.1%
2023 71.42 1038th 4588 77.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.62 576th 3106 81.5%
2019 70.45 785th 3184 75.3%
2021 82.42 162nd 3006 94.6%
2022 74.16 484th 2958 83.6%
2023 73.54 500th 2980 83.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.86 203rd 4240 95.2%
2019 90.74 150th 4295 96.5%
2021 88.60 191st 4331 95.6%
2022 81.54 397th 4461 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 401st 4319 90.7%
2019 79.56 652nd 4357 85.0%
2021 84.63 533rd 4498 88.2%
2022 74.54 934th 4563 79.5%
2023 74.64 944th 4585 79.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.66 334th 1005 66.8%
2019 63.32 355th 1009 64.8%
2021 56.56 429th 967 55.6%
2022 49.63 574th 957 40.0%
2023 46.43 640th 1015 36.9%
2024 43.53 705th 1035 31.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 316th 2483 87.3%
2019 68.18 545th 2515 78.3%
2021 72.39 371st 2444 84.8%
2022 71.91 442nd 2421 81.7%
2023 59.09 781st 2443 68.0%
2024 44.76 1290th 2421 46.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.84 594th 4168 85.7%
2019 69.25 905th 4188 78.4%
2021 83.26 408th 4329 90.6%
2022 65.94 1118th 4376 74.5%
2023 69.15 976th 4401 77.8%
2024 53.31 1884th 4431 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jan Schiff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.65 802nd 3127 74.4%
2019 68.77 832nd 3142 73.5%
2021 85.87 215th 3082 93.0%
2022 76.31 509th 3082 83.5%
2023 75.06 589th 3106 81.0%
2024 61.29 1131st 3078 63.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 21, 2021

Open Quote Bulling issues over the top. This school lacks leadership the right-hand doesn't know what the left is doing. With no discipline, kids are allowed to use their phones during the class because not enough computers, but instead of completing assignments, kids just play on the phones and distract others. Transportation is horrible the bus is late for pick up and drop-off, so poor kids miss either breakfast or part of the class. After multiple complaints to the principal and transportation department, this issue persists. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 11, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and staff who are focused on truly educating and inspiring students. Both my children love Schiff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jan Schiff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 164 284 123 176 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2010 174 312 157 175 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2011 139 188 179 96 1 0 30 0 633
2012 161 209 191 106 0 0 26 0 693
2013 201 223 206 108 1 0 27 0 766
2014 266 254 245 119 2 0 36 0 922
2015 299 270 309 123 4 0 41 0 1046
2016 339 242 411 122 2 1 44 0 1161
2017 381 253 438 144 5 1 40 0 1262
2018 172 195 349 95 5 0 31 0 847
2019 162 202 319 100 5 1 32 0 821
2020 178 233 322 99 7 1 33 0 873
2021 157 247 332 105 7 1 33 0 882
2022 140 258 314 88 7 1 38 0 846
2023 135 272 320 88 6 1 49 0 871
2024 110 272 308 87 5 0 45 0 827

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 Jan Schiff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 748 47.1 15.9 27
2010 820 51.1 16.0 27.1
2011 633 38.2 16.5 10.7
2012 693 38.0 18.2 9.7
2013 766 42.4 18.0 9.4
2014 922 51.1 18.0 8.8
2015 1046 64.0 16.3 9.7
2016 1161 67.0 17.3 7.6
2017 1262 67.6 18.6 9.2
2018 847 50.0 16.9 17.6
2019 821 49.1 16.7 21.1
2020 873 52.5 16.6 22
2021 882 58.8 15.0 22.7
2022 846 54.2 15.6 28.7
2023 871 48.8 17.8 30.3
2024 827 53.4 15.4 36.2

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 Jan Schiff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 748 47.1 15.9 27
2010 820 51.1 16.0 27.1
2011 633 38.2 16.5 10.7
2012 693 38.0 18.2 9.7
2013 766 42.4 18.0 9.4
2014 922 51.1 18.0 8.8
2015 1046 64.0 16.3 9.7
2016 1161 67.0 17.3 7.6
2017 1262 67.6 18.6 9.2
2018 847 50.0 16.9 17.6
2019 821 49.1 16.7 21.1
2020 873 52.5 16.6 22
2021 882 58.8 15.0 22.7
2022 846 54.2 15.6 28.7
2023 871 48.8 17.8 30.3
2024 827 53.4 15.4 36.2

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 Jan Schiff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (6.3%) $7,746 (93.7%) $8,269
2020 $531 (6.3%) $7,964 (93.7%) $8,495
2021 $645 (6.9%) $8,760 (93.1%) $9,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jan Schiff Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 598th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1017th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jan Schiff Elementary)6461
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jan Schiff Elementary)6455
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Jan Schiff Elementary)5358
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jan Schiff Elementary)5840
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Jan Schiff Elementary)7681
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jan Schiff Elementary)7865
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jan Schiff Elementary)5441
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5237
 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 Students821871
 6.1%
African American202272
 34.7%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian319320
 0.3%
Hispanic10088
 12%
Pacific Islander11
White162135
 16.7%
Two or More Races3249
 53.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%30.3%
 9.2%


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Jan Schiff Elementary ranks 1442nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 827 students attended Jan Schiff Elementary.

Students at Jan Schiff Elementary are 37% Asian, 33% African American, 13% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jan Schiff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Billy Baines Middle
High : Ridge Point High School


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