Sorters Mill Elementary

Summary:

Sorters Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Porter, Texas, serving 679 students in grades PK-5 as part of the New Caney Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (around 70%) and economically disadvantaged (over 77% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Sorters Mill Elementary generally performs below state and district averages on STAAR/STAAR Spanish assessments across grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 43.85%, compared to the state average of 48.85%. When compared to other elementary schools in the New Caney ISD, Sorters Mill Elementary consistently ranks among the lower-performing schools, with a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 2,193 and 3,596 out of around 4,600 Texas elementary schools over the past several years. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally outperforming their White and English Language Learner peers.

Despite spending around $11,000 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools in the district, Sorters Mill Elementary's academic outcomes do not seem to reflect this level of investment. The school's challenges, including its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and lower academic performance, suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the unique needs of the students and community. Comparison to other Humble Independent School District schools, such as Woodland Hills Elementary and Elm Grove Elementary, which have more diverse student populations and higher academic performance, further highlights the struggles faced by Sorters Mill Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23300 Sorters Rd
       Porter, TX  77365


(281) 577-8780

District: New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2423rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,047 Help


Students who attend Sorters Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    White Oak Middle
High:    Porter High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.8%
White:
22.4%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Compare Details Sorters Mill Elementary ranks worse than 51.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.8%), White (22.4%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sorters Mill Elementary is 13.7, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sorters Mill Elementary is $11,047, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sorters Mill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New Caney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Caney Independent School District (Isd) 712th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sorters Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.15 1156th 3884 70.2%
2010 60.82 1713th 3937 56.5%
2011 61.57 1715th 4095 58.1%
2012 47.85 2402nd 4206 42.9%
2013 26.34 3559th 4221 15.7%
2014 45.84 2597th 4260 39.0%
2015 38.43 2933rd 4320 32.1%
2016 29.81 3301st 4286 23.0%
2017 26.96 3343rd 4329 22.8%
2018 23.77 3596th 4359 17.5%
2019 42.87 2505th 4479 44.1%
2021 38.34 2653rd 4578 42.0%
2022 48.43 2235th 4581 51.2%
2023 49.78 2193rd 4647 52.8%
2024 46.01 2423rd 4675 48.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.41 2628th 3226 18.5%
2019 42.90 1950th 3333 41.5%
2021 35.52 2325th 3446 32.5%
2022 49.36 1690th 3487 51.5%
2023 46.25 1893rd 3556 46.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.07 3210th 3558 9.8%
2019 29.41 2873rd 3684 22.0%
2021 32.73 2582nd 3799 32.0%
2022 42.58 2097th 3952 46.9%
2023 46.92 1824th 4086 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.48 3813th 4264 10.6%
2019 47.83 2218th 4309 48.5%
2021 37.19 2914th 4451 34.5%
2022 47.56 2316th 4477 48.3%
2023 54.98 1834th 4521 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 3488th 4306 19.0%
2019 49.13 2112th 4348 51.4%
2021 36.96 2740th 4499 39.1%
2022 53.95 1908th 4561 58.2%
2023 57.91 1695th 4588 63.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.02 2975th 3106 4.2%
2019 20.93 2904th 3184 8.8%
2021 31.39 2305th 3006 23.3%
2022 57.95 1515th 2958 48.8%
2023 55.76 1669th 2980 44.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 3463rd 4240 18.3%
2019 54.79 1650th 4295 61.6%
2021 44.91 2187th 4331 49.5%
2022 62.40 1268th 4461 71.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 3603rd 4319 16.6%
2019 37.34 2836th 4357 34.9%
2021 41.16 2490th 4498 44.6%
2022 43.47 2528th 4563 44.6%
2023 41.62 2657th 4585 42.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.71 1347th 2444 44.9%
2023 66.54 584th 2443 76.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.37 3733rd 4168 10.4%
2019 41.53 2527th 4188 39.7%
2021 36.15 2818th 4329 34.9%
2022 50.70 2048th 4376 53.2%
2023 52.18 1920th 4401 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sorters Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.99 2561st 3127 18.1%
2019 40.69 2014th 3142 35.9%
2021 35.58 2133rd 3082 30.8%
2022 39.37 2062nd 3082 33.1%
2023 39.69 2026th 3106 34.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Sorters Mill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 197 5 2 323 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 181 8 5 359 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 164 16 4 391 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 155 17 3 375 2 1 6 0 559
2012 162 14 5 392 1 0 6 0 580
2013 178 18 4 388 1 0 4 0 593
2014 218 13 5 482 1 1 7 0 727
2015 225 14 5 490 0 1 8 0 743
2016 242 15 14 609 3 1 12 0 896
2017 225 17 10 615 0 1 14 0 882
2018 229 11 6 588 1 2 17 0 854
2019 171 14 5 512 1 2 10 0 715
2020 162 15 5 521 3 1 14 0 721
2021 171 22 5 499 1 0 16 0 714
2022 160 20 5 474 1 0 13 0 673
2023 152 22 6 481 3 0 15 0 679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sorters Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 527 35.4 14.9 60.5
2009 553 38.5 14.3 67.6
2010 577 38.7 14.9 70.5
2011 559 39.8 14.0 69.8
2012 580 36.3 15.9 69.1
2013 593 37.1 15.9 62.2
2014 727 42.1 17.2 68.5
2015 743 46.0 16.1 61.5
2016 896 52.0 17.2 64.5
2017 882 53.1 16.5 63.4
2018 854 52.1 16.3 62.8
2019 715 46.0 15.5 71.3
2020 721 44.9 16.0 71.7
2021 714 45.9 15.5 66.7
2022 673 45.3 14.8 71.3
2023 679 49.4 13.7 77

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 Sorters Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 527 35.4 14.9 60.5
2009 553 38.5 14.3 67.6
2010 577 38.7 14.9 70.5
2011 559 39.8 14.0 69.8
2012 580 36.3 15.9 69.1
2013 593 37.1 15.9 62.2
2014 727 42.1 17.2 68.5
2015 743 46.0 16.1 61.5
2016 896 52.0 17.2 64.5
2017 882 53.1 16.5 63.4
2018 854 52.1 16.3 62.8
2019 715 46.0 15.5 71.3
2020 721 44.9 16.0 71.7
2021 714 45.9 15.5 66.7
2022 673 45.3 14.8 71.3
2023 679 49.4 13.7 77

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 Sorters Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,301 (13.0%) $8,671 (87.0%) $9,972
2020 $1,142 (11.0%) $9,200 (89.0%) $10,342
2021 $1,798 (16.3%) $9,249 (83.7%) $11,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sorters Mill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2505th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2193rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sorters Mill Elementary)4532
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sorters Mill Elementary)4624
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4334
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sorters Mill Elementary)3152
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3540
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sorters Mill Elementary)4452
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sorters Mill Elementary)100
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1219
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sorters Mill Elementary)250
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1917
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Sorters Mill Elementary)4057
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4349
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sorters Mill Elementary)5561
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sorters Mill Elementary)4932
 17%
   5th Grade Science (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4327
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Sorters Mill Elementary)2850
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sorters Mill Elementary)3860
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))1620
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sorters Mill Elementary)1350
 37%
   5th Grade Science (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))216
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students715679
 5%
African American1422
 57.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic512481
 6.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White171152
 11.1%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%77%
 5.7%


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Sorters Mill Elementary ranks 2423rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sorters Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Oak Middle
High : Porter High School

Students at Sorters Mill Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Sorters Mill Elementary.


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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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