Pearl Hall Elementary

Summary:

Pearl Hall Elementary is a public elementary school located in South Houston, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 543 students. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 562 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Pearl Hall Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (93%) and has a very high percentage (over 90%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than the overall student population, while English Language Learners and students with special needs struggle the most academically.

When compared to nearby schools within the Pasadena ISD, such as South Houston Elementary, Thomas Hancock Elementary, and Bailey Elementary, Pearl Hall Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests and has a lower statewide ranking. However, these nearby schools also have similar high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the academic challenges faced by Pearl Hall Elementary are not unique to the school but may be reflective of the broader socioeconomic challenges in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1504 9th St
       South Houston, TX  77587


(713) 740-0688

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3587th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,617 Help


Students who attend Pearl Hall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Earnesteen Milstead Middle
    Miller Intermediate
High:    South Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.0%
White:
3.7%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Compare Details Pearl Hall Elementary ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93%), White (3.7%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl Hall Elementary is 12.9. 26 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl Hall Elementary is $11,617. 25 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pearl Hall Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl Hall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.09 1435th 3465 58.6%
2005 70.41 971st 3475 72.1%
2006 77.04 591st 3476 83.0%
2007 77.74 569th 3724 84.7%
2008 67.05 1239th 3768 67.1%
2009 74.83 775th 3884 80.0%
2010 75.86 729th 3937 81.5%
2011 71.27 1098th 4095 73.2%
2012 64.39 1447th 4206 65.6%
2013 54.92 2012th 4221 52.3%
2014 59.72 1786th 4260 58.1%
2015 56.09 1997th 4320 53.8%
2016 57.23 1934th 4286 54.9%
2017 48.88 2032nd 4329 53.1%
2018 43.99 2306th 4359 47.1%
2019 36.96 2882nd 4479 35.7%
2021 15.27 4190th 4578 8.5%
2022 26.80 3559th 4581 22.3%
2023 34.31 3134th 4647 32.6%
2024 27.54 3587th 4675 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.24 461st 3226 85.7%
2019 70.84 607th 3333 81.8%
2021 31.69 2568th 3446 25.5%
2023 45.63 1921st 3556 46.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 3191st 3558 10.3%
2019 22.03 3342nd 3684 9.3%
2021 37.70 2203rd 3799 42.0%
2023 37.54 2501st 4086 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.55 1591st 4264 62.7%
2019 55.59 1673rd 4309 61.2%
2021 22.50 3884th 4451 12.7%
2022 39.38 2872nd 4477 35.8%
2023 49.82 2198th 4521 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.92 2999th 4306 30.4%
2019 31.33 3253rd 4348 25.2%
2021 21.53 3782nd 4499 15.9%
2022 26.66 3643rd 4561 20.1%
2023 32.67 3234th 4588 29.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.51 680th 3106 78.1%
2019 36.91 2485th 3184 22.0%
2021 37.29 2155th 3006 28.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 869th 4240 79.5%
2019 70.36 779th 4295 81.9%
2021 30.43 3332nd 4331 23.1%
2022 38.15 2936th 4461 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.56 1714th 4319 60.3%
2019 44.04 2390th 4357 45.1%
2021 13.26 4279th 4498 4.9%
2022 27.26 3555th 4563 22.1%
2023 38.18 2878th 4585 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.40 243rd 2483 90.2%
2019 58.48 834th 2515 66.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearl Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 2032nd 4168 51.2%
2019 44.35 2355th 4188 43.8%
2021 20.38 3872nd 4329 10.6%
2022 30.24 3401st 4376 22.3%
2023 44.34 2473rd 4401 43.8%
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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 Pearl Hall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 57 8 297 3 n/a n/a 0 707
1989 339 51 11 316 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1990 309 39 9 357 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1991 314 44 14 334 2 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 302 34 9 386 3 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 280 43 10 375 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1994 269 42 8 390 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1995 213 77 11 415 3 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 213 77 11 415 3 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 184 68 11 484 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1998 185 55 9 485 3 n/a n/a 0 737
1999 176 65 11 524 1 n/a n/a 0 777
2000 156 52 11 569 3 n/a n/a 0 791
2001 145 44 11 591 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2002 111 41 11 637 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2003 111 41 11 637 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2004 105 53 16 705 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 79 46 10 706 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2006 75 64 12 712 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2007 60 52 8 721 0 n/a n/a 0 841
2008 52 30 7 670 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2009 36 24 8 698 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2010 36 40 4 750 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2011 19 29 0 736 0 0 1 0 785
2012 29 24 0 717 1 0 2 0 773
2013 37 39 1 724 1 0 0 0 802
2014 39 40 2 746 1 0 0 0 828
2015 47 37 2 729 0 1 2 0 818
2016 29 43 3 756 0 1 4 0 836
2017 38 36 3 692 1 1 2 0 773
2018 25 37 5 677 1 0 6 0 751
2019 16 34 4 606 0 0 3 0 663
2020 15 32 3 585 1 1 4 0 641
2021 18 24 2 511 2 1 3 0 561
2022 15 28 0 483 1 1 3 0 531
2023 20 15 0 505 0 0 3 0 543

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 Pearl Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 33.0 21.4 n/a
1989 718 n/a n/a n/a
1990 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1991 708 36.5 19.3 n/a
1992 734 40.4 18.1 40.1
1993 708 42.0 16.9 53.5
1994 710 40.8 17.4 50.7
1995 719 39.5 18.2 54.4
1996 719 39.5 18.2 54.4
1997 749 39.6 18.9 51.4
1998 737 44.0 16.8 49.3
1999 777 45.2 17.2 64.5
2000 791 46.3 17.1 69.4
2001 793 47.9 16.6 69.2
2002 802 46.5 17.2 75.8
2003 802 46.5 17.2 75.8
2004 880 48.3 18.2 77.4
2005 841 54.3 15.5 81.6
2006 863 50.0 17.3 81.8
2007 841 49.0 17.2 83.5
2008 760 47.2 16.1 81.4
2009 766 45.3 16.9 88
2010 830 51.0 16.2 91
2011 785 50.8 15.4 22.5
2012 773 49.0 15.7 90.3
2013 802 46.5 17.2 91.4
2014 828 47.6 17.3 91.7
2015 818 49.0 16.6 90.5
2016 836 51.0 16.3 87.6
2017 773 52.8 14.6 89.1
2018 751 50.6 14.8 88.4
2019 663 47.5 13.9 94
2020 641 44.3 14.4 89.1
2021 561 42.7 13.1 92.3
2022 531 42.9 12.3 92.8
2023 543 41.8 12.9 94.8

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 Pearl Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 33.0 21.4 n/a
1989 718 n/a n/a n/a
1990 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1991 708 36.5 19.3 n/a
1992 734 40.4 18.1 40.1
1993 708 42.0 16.9 53.5
1994 710 40.8 17.4 50.7
1995 719 39.5 18.2 54.4
1996 719 39.5 18.2 54.4
1997 749 39.6 18.9 51.4
1998 737 44.0 16.8 49.3
1999 777 45.2 17.2 64.5
2000 791 46.3 17.1 69.4
2001 793 47.9 16.6 69.2
2002 802 46.5 17.2 75.8
2003 802 46.5 17.2 75.8
2004 880 48.3 18.2 77.4
2005 841 54.3 15.5 81.6
2006 863 50.0 17.3 81.8
2007 841 49.0 17.2 83.5
2008 760 47.2 16.1 81.4
2009 766 45.3 16.9 88
2010 830 51.0 16.2 91
2011 785 50.8 15.4 22.5
2012 773 49.0 15.7 90.3
2013 802 46.5 17.2 91.4
2014 828 47.6 17.3 91.7
2015 818 49.0 16.6 90.5
2016 836 51.0 16.3 87.6
2017 773 52.8 14.6 89.1
2018 751 50.6 14.8 88.4
2019 663 47.5 13.9 94
2020 641 44.3 14.4 89.1
2021 561 42.7 13.1 92.3
2022 531 42.9 12.3 92.8
2023 543 41.8 12.9 94.8

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 Pearl Hall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,842 (17.6%) $8,636 (82.4%) $10,478
2020 $2,311 (21.8%) $8,300 (78.2%) $10,611
2021 $1,750 (15.1%) $9,868 (84.9%) $11,617

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl Hall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2882nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3134th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pearl Hall Elementary)3148
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearl Hall Elementary)2833
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pearl Hall Elementary)4331
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearl Hall Elementary)4529
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Pearl Hall Elementary)3836
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Hall Elementary)4234
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Pearl Hall Elementary)7120
 51%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Hall Elementary)2920
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663543
 18.1%
African American3415
 55.9%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic606505
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1620
 25%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94%94.8%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Pearl Hall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Middle : Miller Intermediate
High : South Houston High School

Pearl Hall Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Pearl Hall Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Pearl Hall Elementary.


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