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Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary is a public elementary school in Baytown, Texas, serving 555 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary has a diverse student population, with 57.3% Hispanic, 19.46% African American, and 16.94% White students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average but above the district average in most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was 47.76%, compared to the district's 42.76% and the state's 53.96%. The school has a high percentage of students (75.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is lower than nearby schools, which may indicate a more favorable learning environment.
When compared to the nearby schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th-grade math, Jessie Lee Pumphrey had a 55.22% proficiency rate, compared to 35.8% for the district and 48.96% for the state. However, the school's academic performance has shown some fluctuations over the past two years, and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Strategies such as increased teacher professional development, targeted tutoring programs, and family engagement initiatives could help the school continue to improve and support the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student population.
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