Is Silsbee Elementary a good school?

Silsbee Elementary ranks 2805 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silsbee Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 959 students attended Silsbee Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Silsbee Elementary?

Students at Silsbee Elementary are 65% White, 18% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Silsbee Elementary attend?

Students who attend Silsbee Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle High : Silsbee High School

Silsbee Elementary

Summary:

Silsbee Elementary is a public elementary school serving 1,017 students in grades 1-5 in the Silsbee Independent School District in Silsbee, Texas. The school has a predominantly White student population (66.18%), with significant African American (16.62%) and Hispanic (9.44%) enrollment.

While Silsbee Elementary was once a high-performing school, ranking 1,340 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019, its statewide ranking has since declined to 2,805 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, earning it a 2 out of 5-star rating. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its White and Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, but its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these groups. Silsbee Elementary's STAAR test scores are generally below state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lumberton Intermediate and Evadale Elementary, which outperform Silsbee Elementary in reading and mathematics proficiency rates, Silsbee Elementary's performance is concerning. Despite the school's relatively low performance, it has a high per-student spending level of $10,015 per student in 2020-2021, suggesting the need for the school and district to evaluate the effectiveness and allocation of its resources to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 1-5

770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656

(409) 980-7856

District: Silsbee Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2805^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,015

Students who attend Silsbee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
High:	Silsbee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 959

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

African American:

17.6%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silsbee Elementary ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (17.6%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silsbee Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Silsbee Elementary employs 67.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silsbee Elementary is $10,015.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silsbee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Silsbee Elementary 2805^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Silsbee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Silsbee Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Silsbee Independent School District (Isd) 775^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.36	1340^th	4479	70.1%
2021	46.97	2198^th	4578	52.0%
2022	19.85	3949^th	4581	13.8%
2023	40.44	2759^th	4647	40.6%
2024	40.07	2805^th	4675	40.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.77	581^st	1046	44.5%
2019	53.47	524^th	1112	52.9%
2021	29.44	741^st	961	22.9%
2022	24.15	852^nd	1004	15.1%
2023	9.49	1062^nd	1099	3.4%
2024	19.89	1001^st	1114	10.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	46.81	1730^th	3333	48.1%
2021	70.32	610^th	3446	82.3%
2022	18.56	3248^th	3487	6.9%
2023	34.80	2532^nd	3556	28.8%
2024	54.71	1413^th	3638	61.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.43	2487^th	3558	30.1%
2019	44.47	1768^th	3684	52.0%
2021	38.65	2148^th	3799	43.5%
2022	32.49	2838^th	3952	28.2%
2023	34.27	2780^th	4086	32.0%
2024	18.10	3935^th	4261	7.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.01	1095^th	4264	74.3%
2019	61.00	1310^th	4309	69.6%
2021	41.80	2616^th	4451	41.2%
2022	16.33	4186^th	4477	6.5%
2023	38.69	2962^nd	4521	34.5%
2024	38.48	2988^th	4560	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.06	940^th	4306	78.2%
2019	62.45	1361^st	4348	68.7%
2021	51.14	1965^th	4499	56.3%
2022	23.25	3848^th	4561	15.6%
2023	41.89	2678^th	4588	41.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.66	893^rd	3106	71.2%
2019	68.78	899^th	3184	71.8%
2021	66.59	1118^th	3006	62.8%
2022	55.87	1607^th	2958	45.7%
2023	50.42	1904^th	2980	36.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.36	1020^th	4240	75.9%
2019	52.33	1816^th	4295	57.7%
2021	43.87	2281^st	4331	47.3%
2022	13.27	4333^rd	4461	2.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.74	1342^nd	4319	68.9%
2019	62.48	1351^st	4357	69.0%
2021	42.03	2433^rd	4498	45.9%
2022	20.10	3986^th	4563	12.6%
2023	39.50	2795^th	4585	39.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.38	1320^th	2483	46.8%
2019	44.39	1365^th	2515	45.7%
2021	35.84	1595^th	2444	34.7%
2022	19.09	2224^th	2421	8.1%
2023	35.33	1634^th	2443	33.1%
2024	23.09	2108^th	2421	12.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.57	1496^th	4168	64.1%
2019	57.61	1528^th	4188	63.5%
2021	71.43	832^nd	4329	80.8%
2022	25.33	3670^th	4376	16.1%
2023	35.95	3022^nd	4401	31.3%
2024	53.02	1907^th	4431	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Silsbee Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.13	1138^th	3127	63.6%
2019	52.62	1482^nd	3142	52.8%
2021	28.15	2423^rd	3082	21.4%
2022	12.77	2941^st	3082	4.6%
2023	33.56	2247^th	3106	27.7%
2024	28.53	2456^th	3078	20.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	782	207	1	81	2	0	63	1136
2018	838	196	1	95	2	0	58	1190
2019	823	201	1	89	3	0	63	1180
2020	798	168	1	90	3	1	71	1132
2021	691	170	2	84	4	1	76	1028
2022	667	170	3	95	2	1	63	1001
2023	673	169	3	96	2	1	73	1017
2024	625	169	4	87	2	1	71	959

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 Silsbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1136	73.6	15.4	55.6
2018	1190	74.8	15.9	59
2019	1180	73.5	16.0	62.4
2020	1132	74.6	15.1	63.4
2021	1028	67.7	15.1	66.1
2022	1001	72.4	13.8	65.3
2023	1017	69.7	14.5	67.7
2024	959	67.7	14.1	70.5

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 Silsbee Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	1136	73.6	15.4	55.6
2018	1190	74.8	15.9	59
2019	1180	73.5	16.0	62.4
2020	1132	74.6	15.1	63.4
2021	1028	67.7	15.1	66.1
2022	1001	72.4	13.8	65.3
2023	1017	69.7	14.5	67.7
2024	959	67.7	14.1	70.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silsbee Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$902 (10.7%)	$7,538 (89.3%)	$8,440
2020	$1,300 (15.2%)	$7,279 (84.9%)	$8,578
2021	$1,419 (14.2%)	$8,596 (85.8%)	$10,015

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silsbee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1340^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2759^th of 4647 Elementary schools	29.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)	50	45	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	50	45	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)	59	33	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	59	33	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)	58	34	24%
4th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	58	34	24%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)	49	39	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	49	39	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)	51	46	5%
5th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	51	46	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)	52	43	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	52	43	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Silsbee Elementary)	50	40	10%
5th Grade Science (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))	50	39	11%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1180	1017	13.8%
African American	201	169	15.9%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	89	96	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	823	673	18.2%
Two or More Races	63	73	15.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.4%	67.7%	5.4%

Schools Near Silsbee Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silsbee Elementary	Public	1-5	770 S 7th St	Silsbee	77656	Hardin County	Silsbee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 980-7856	959	68	14.1	70.5%	625 (65.2%)	169 (17.6%)	87 (9.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (7.4%)	40.1	2805^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.0%		40.4	2759^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.6%	46	40.5	33.5	42.9		33.5	33.1	42.8		34.4	$10,015	$1,419	$8,596
Laura Reeves Pri	Public	PK-K	605 Woodrow St	Silsbee	77656	Hardin County	Silsbee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 980-7850	272	22	12.2	77.6%	175 (64.3%)	59 (21.7%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.7%)								(n/a)										$12,596	$2,506	$10,090
Lumberton Intermediate	Public	3-5	115 E Candlestick	Lumberton	77657	Hardin County	Lumberton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 923-7581	987	63	15.6	41.4%	827 (83.8%)	6 (0.6%)	103 (10.4%)	11 (1.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.4%)	51	2100^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.1%		52.3	2044^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.0%	56	40.2	47.1	51.8		39.1	49.8	41.8		31.6	$8,032	$651	$7,381
Lumberton Pri	Public	1-2	128 E Candlestick Dr	Lumberton	77657	Hardin County	Lumberton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 923-7490	610	42	14.3	41.6%	510 (83.6%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.6%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$7,988	$918	$7,070
Evadale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	908 Fm 105	Evadale	77656	Jasper County	Evadale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 276-1337	184	15	11.9	47.8%	172 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	45.1	2479^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.0%		70.1	1160^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.0%	1319	30.8	33.3	51.5		53.9	25.0	54.6		24.2	$12,683	$2,185	$10,497
Lumberton Early Childhood School	Public	PK-K	1020 S Main	Lumberton	77657	Hardin County	Lumberton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 923-7695	416	27	15.6	51.2%	329 (79.1%)	6 (1.4%)	59 (14.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)								(n/a)										$9,042	$1,051	$7,990
Kountze Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	565 Park Dr	Kountze	77625	Hardin County	Kountze Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 246-3877	332	23	14.3	77.4%	209 (63.0%)	40 (12.0%)	42 (12.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.7%)								(n/a)										$10,030	$1,248	$8,781
Kountze Intermediate	Public	3-5	150 Vaughn St	Kountze	77625	Hardin County	Kountze Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 246-8230	255	19	13.5	70.2%	193 (75.7%)	25 (9.8%)	26 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	47.5	2313^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.5%		59.4	1629^th of 4647 public elementary schools	64.9%	684	64.4	41.2	39.0		43.7	43.5	28.9		26.5	$10,406	$1,680	$8,726
Ignite Community School - Beaumont	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	10255 Eastex Fwy	Beaumont	77708	Jefferson County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 434-4549	198	11	18.2	83.8%	15 (7.6%)	153 (77.3%)	19 (9.6%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	15.7	4243^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	9.2%		22.6	3850^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.2%	393	15.0	26.7	25.0	50.0	5.0	33.3	25.0	16.7	0.0	$10,793	$1,030	$9,763
Homer Dr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8950 Homer Dr	Beaumont	77708	Jefferson County	Beaumont Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 617-6225	483	30	16.2	95.2%	13 (2.7%)	425 (88.0%)	34 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	8.1	4564^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.4%		12.9	4367^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.0%	197	18.9	20.0	19.7		14.9	17.3	15.2		7.6	$10,454	$1,675	$8,780

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