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Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,311 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District, which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.
While Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary has a diverse student population, with 49.12% Hispanic, 29.67% African American, and 9.76% White students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, Special Education, and English Language Learner students, are lower compared to other Texas elementary schools.
Interestingly, nearby schools within the Katy Independent School District, such as Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary, McRoberts Elementary, and Ursula Stephens Elementary, generally outperform Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary in academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better rankings. However, these nearby schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
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