South Shaver Elementary

Summary:

South Shaver Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, Texas, serving around 500 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked 562 out of 968 school districts in Texas.

South Shaver Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Reading and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.12% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 46.16% for Pasadena ISD and 50.66% for Texas. In STAAR Mathematics, 56.47% of 4th-graders at South Shaver were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 42.87% and the state's 44.67%. The school also performs well in several student subgroups, ranking in the top 1,000 Texas elementary schools for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program is noteworthy, ranking in the top 819 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023.

While South Shaver Elementary serves a predominantly low-income community, with 91.88% to 95.6% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, the school's strong academic performance is a testament to its effective strategies and support systems. Compared to nearby schools like Gardens Elementary, Mae Smythe Elementary, and Richey Elementary, South Shaver has higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. The school has also shown consistent improvement, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 4-star rating in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 200 W Ave
       Pasadena, TX  77502-3654


(713) 740-0842

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1398th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,822 Help


Students who attend South Shaver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bobby Shaw Middle
    Southmore Intermediate
High:    Sam Rayburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
White:
5.5%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details South Shaver Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th 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 64.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), White (5.5%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Shaver Elementary is 13.8. 28 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 South Shaver Elementary is $11,822. 23 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shaver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shaver Elementary 1398th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See South Shaver Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 South Shaver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.28 1482nd 3465 57.2%
2005 75.35 684th 3475 80.3%
2006 71.80 915th 3476 73.7%
2007 71.74 950th 3724 74.5%
2008 77.83 592nd 3768 84.3%
2009 67.89 1239th 3884 68.1%
2010 58.42 1866th 3937 52.6%
2011 61.46 1727th 4095 57.8%
2012 55.32 1971st 4206 53.1%
2013 45.97 2538th 4221 39.9%
2014 64.95 1480th 4260 65.3%
2015 38.83 2912th 4320 32.6%
2016 48.81 2363rd 4286 44.9%
2017 44.50 2260th 4329 47.8%
2018 41.79 2432nd 4359 44.2%
2019 38.23 2800th 4479 37.5%
2021 28.52 3269th 4578 28.6%
2022 39.42 2773rd 4581 39.5%
2023 61.49 1537th 4647 66.9%
2024 64.11 1398th 4675 70.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.55 451st 3226 86.0%
2019 43.48 1917th 3333 42.5%
2021 39.95 2082nd 3446 39.6%
2022 51.54 1558th 3487 55.3%
2023 65.67 885th 3556 75.1%
2024 62.67 1030th 3638 71.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.01 2346th 3684 36.3%
2021 35.10 2399th 3799 36.9%
2022 54.14 1335th 3952 66.2%
2023 21.97 3680th 4086 9.9%
2024 27.22 3421st 4261 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.96 1504th 4264 64.7%
2019 53.87 1780th 4309 58.7%
2021 40.77 2684th 4451 39.7%
2022 52.07 2016th 4477 55.0%
2023 75.04 646th 4521 85.7%
2024 68.92 974th 4560 78.6%
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Rank History for Female students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 2682nd 4306 37.7%
2019 36.19 2942nd 4348 32.3%
2021 29.18 3243rd 4499 27.9%
2022 34.03 3157th 4561 30.8%
2023 54.21 1904th 4588 58.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.99 1840th 3106 40.8%
2022 58.32 1497th 2958 49.4%
2023 70.02 819th 2980 72.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.03 427th 4240 89.9%
2019 62.06 1211th 4295 71.8%
2021 45.12 2173rd 4331 49.8%
2022 52.82 1898th 4461 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.87 2208th 4319 48.9%
2019 41.31 2574th 4357 40.9%
2021 31.02 3109th 4498 30.9%
2022 47.28 2320th 4563 49.2%
2023 64.92 1357th 4585 70.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.06 1822nd 4168 56.3%
2019 45.19 2301st 4188 45.1%
2021 36.91 2768th 4329 36.1%
2022 44.05 2511th 4376 42.6%
2023 68.55 1009th 4401 77.1%
2024 64.17 1225th 4431 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Shaver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.25 3045th 3127 2.6%
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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 South Shaver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 3 3 321 9 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 286 6 8 340 2 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 288 6 9 369 3 n/a n/a 0 675
1991 337 9 11 357 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1992 304 8 10 345 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 222 15 6 321 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1994 220 26 8 368 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 194 24 6 421 4 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 194 24 6 421 4 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 181 18 4 463 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 160 21 5 494 3 n/a n/a 0 683
1999 139 25 10 519 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 116 21 6 567 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2001 119 18 4 585 1 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 67 12 4 523 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 67 12 4 523 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 45 11 3 566 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 36 17 4 591 1 n/a n/a 0 649
2006 33 18 4 596 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2007 42 9 1 619 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 27 3 1 611 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2009 21 9 1 610 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 23 8 1 626 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2011 28 7 0 642 3 0 3 0 683
2012 31 13 1 603 3 0 1 0 652
2013 35 15 0 591 1 0 1 0 643
2014 34 13 0 594 2 0 2 0 645
2015 37 11 0 649 2 0 1 0 700
2016 30 19 1 652 2 0 1 0 705
2017 20 22 0 667 2 0 1 0 712
2018 22 9 1 663 2 0 1 0 698
2019 17 11 1 644 0 0 1 0 674
2020 31 7 0 610 1 0 1 0 650
2021 23 4 0 526 0 0 1 0 554
2022 24 22 0 486 0 0 0 0 532
2023 31 13 0 454 1 0 1 0 500
2024 29 11 1 485 2 0 0 0 528

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 South Shaver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 32.0 18.9 n/a
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 675 36.0 18.7 n/a
1991 716 35.8 20.0 n/a
1992 668 38.1 17.5 66
1993 564 33.0 17.1 74.1
1994 623 34.2 18.2 72.9
1995 649 36.9 17.6 71.5
1996 649 36.9 17.6 71.5
1997 668 35.4 18.9 69.6
1998 683 36.0 19.0 71.2
1999 693 36.6 18.9 82.5
2000 713 38.2 18.7 79.8
2001 727 37.5 19.4 79
2002 607 33.9 17.9 84.5
2003 607 33.9 17.9 84.5
2004 626 34.9 17.9 85.9
2005 649 38.6 16.8 89.2
2006 652 40.9 15.9 89.1
2007 671 41.0 16.4 89.6
2008 642 40.0 16.1 90
2009 641 39.0 16.4 92.7
2010 658 38.2 17.2 94.2
2011 683 41.0 16.6 n/a
2012 652 40.0 16.3 93.7
2013 643 40.5 15.8 93.9
2014 645 38.9 16.5 91.8
2015 700 40.0 17.5 89.6
2016 705 44.0 16.0 91.2
2017 712 45.2 15.7 92.3
2018 698 45.2 15.4 90.8
2019 674 45.0 14.9 93.5
2020 650 43.5 14.9 90.3
2021 554 40.4 13.6 91.9
2022 532 42.2 12.5 95.3
2023 500 41.1 12.1 95.6
2024 528 38.0 13.8 93

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 South Shaver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 32.0 18.9 n/a
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 675 36.0 18.7 n/a
1991 716 35.8 20.0 n/a
1992 668 38.1 17.5 66
1993 564 33.0 17.1 74.1
1994 623 34.2 18.2 72.9
1995 649 36.9 17.6 71.5
1996 649 36.9 17.6 71.5
1997 668 35.4 18.9 69.6
1998 683 36.0 19.0 71.2
1999 693 36.6 18.9 82.5
2000 713 38.2 18.7 79.8
2001 727 37.5 19.4 79
2002 607 33.9 17.9 84.5
2003 607 33.9 17.9 84.5
2004 626 34.9 17.9 85.9
2005 649 38.6 16.8 89.2
2006 652 40.9 15.9 89.1
2007 671 41.0 16.4 89.6
2008 642 40.0 16.1 90
2009 641 39.0 16.4 92.7
2010 658 38.2 17.2 94.2
2011 683 41.0 16.6 n/a
2012 652 40.0 16.3 93.7
2013 643 40.5 15.8 93.9
2014 645 38.9 16.5 91.8
2015 700 40.0 17.5 89.6
2016 705 44.0 16.0 91.2
2017 712 45.2 15.7 92.3
2018 698 45.2 15.4 90.8
2019 674 45.0 14.9 93.5
2020 650 43.5 14.9 90.3
2021 554 40.4 13.6 91.9
2022 532 42.2 12.5 95.3
2023 500 41.1 12.1 95.6
2024 528 38.0 13.8 93

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 South Shaver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,883 (17.9%) $8,642 (82.1%) $10,525
2020 $2,382 (21.7%) $8,619 (78.3%) $11,001
2021 $2,005 (17.0%) $9,817 (83.0%) $11,822

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shaver Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2800th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1537th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (South Shaver Elementary)5362
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Shaver Elementary)5555
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (South Shaver Elementary)4638
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Shaver Elementary)4656
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (South Shaver Elementary)3342
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Shaver Elementary)3444
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (South Shaver Elementary)029
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
4th Grade Mathematics (South Shaver Elementary)1329
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674500
 25.8%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic644454
 29.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1731
 82.4%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.5%95.6%
 2.1%


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South Shaver Elementary ranks 1398th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended South Shaver Elementary.

Students who attend South Shaver Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bobby Shaw Middle
Middle : Southmore Intermediate
High : Sam Rayburn High School

Students at South Shaver Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American.


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