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:
2805th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,015 Help


Students who attend Silsbee Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,017

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
African American:
16.6%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Compare Details Silsbee Elementary ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (16.6%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silsbee Elementary is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silsbee Elementary is $10,015.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Silsbee Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Silsbee Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.36 1340th 4479 70.1%
2021 46.97 2198th 4578 52.0%
2022 19.85 3949th 4581 13.8%
2023 40.44 2759th 4647 40.6%
2024 40.07 2805th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 581st 1046 44.5%
2019 53.47 524th 1112 52.9%
2021 29.44 741st 961 22.9%
2022 24.15 852nd 1004 15.1%
2023 9.49 1062nd 1099 3.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.81 1730th 3333 48.1%
2021 70.32 610th 3446 82.3%
2022 18.56 3248th 3487 6.9%
2023 34.80 2532nd 3556 28.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 2487th 3558 30.1%
2019 44.47 1768th 3684 52.0%
2021 38.65 2148th 3799 43.5%
2022 32.49 2838th 3952 28.2%
2023 34.27 2780th 4086 32.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.01 1095th 4264 74.3%
2019 61.00 1310th 4309 69.6%
2021 41.80 2616th 4451 41.2%
2022 16.33 4186th 4477 6.5%
2023 38.69 2962nd 4521 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.06 940th 4306 78.2%
2019 62.45 1361st 4348 68.7%
2021 51.14 1965th 4499 56.3%
2022 23.25 3848th 4561 15.6%
2023 41.89 2678th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 893rd 3106 71.2%
2019 68.78 899th 3184 71.8%
2021 66.59 1118th 3006 62.8%
2022 55.87 1607th 2958 45.7%
2023 50.42 1904th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 1020th 4240 75.9%
2019 52.33 1816th 4295 57.7%
2021 43.87 2281st 4331 47.3%
2022 13.27 4333rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.74 1342nd 4319 68.9%
2019 62.48 1351st 4357 69.0%
2021 42.03 2433rd 4498 45.9%
2022 20.10 3986th 4563 12.6%
2023 39.50 2795th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.38 1320th 2483 46.8%
2019 44.39 1365th 2515 45.7%
2021 35.84 1595th 2444 34.7%
2022 19.09 2224th 2421 8.1%
2023 35.33 1634th 2443 33.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 1496th 4168 64.1%
2019 57.61 1528th 4188 63.5%
2021 71.43 832nd 4329 80.8%
2022 25.33 3670th 4376 16.1%
2023 35.95 3022nd 4401 31.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 1138th 3127 63.6%
2019 52.62 1482nd 3142 52.8%
2021 28.15 2423rd 3082 21.4%
2022 12.77 2941st 3082 4.6%
2023 33.56 2247th 3106 27.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Silsbee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 782 207 1 81 2 0 63 0 1136
2018 838 196 1 95 2 0 58 0 1190
2019 823 201 1 89 3 0 63 0 1180
2020 798 168 1 90 3 1 71 0 1132
2021 691 170 2 84 4 1 76 0 1028
2022 667 170 3 95 2 1 63 0 1001
2023 673 169 3 96 2 1 73 0 1017

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

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

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 Silsbee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

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

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)5933
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5933
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)5834
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5834
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)4939
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4939
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Silsbee Elementary)5146
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5146
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Elementary)5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5243
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Silsbee Elementary)5040
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))5039
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11801017
 13.8%
African American201169
 15.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic8996
 7.9%
Pacific Islander01
White823673
 18.2%
Two or More Races6373
 15.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%67.7%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Silsbee Elementary

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

Students who attend Silsbee Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,017 students attended Silsbee Elementary.

Students at Silsbee Elementary are 66% White, 17% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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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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