Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Summary:

Pearl M Hirsch Elementary is a public elementary school in Spring, Texas, serving 647 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Spring Independent School District. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of minority students, consistently low academic performance, and high percentage of students from low-income families compared to the state and nearby schools.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Pearl M Hirsch Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools over the past 7 years, with test scores below the district and state averages. The school's student population is 36.01% African American, 48.84% Hispanic, and only 8.5% White, which is much more diverse than the nearby Ginger McNabb Elementary, which has significantly higher test scores and a higher overall ranking. Additionally, over 85% of Pearl M Hirsch students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of low-income families.

The stark differences in performance between Pearl M Hirsch Elementary and the higher-performing schools in the Spring ISD suggest that there may be equity issues that need to be addressed. While the school's low student-teacher ratio could be leveraged as a strength, providing more individualized attention and support for students, the consistently low academic performance indicates that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality educational opportunities should be a priority.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2633 Trailing Vine Rd
       Spring, TX  77373-7716


(281) 891-8330

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3744th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,128 Help


Students who attend Pearl M Hirsch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Twin Creeks Middle
High:    Spring High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.8%
African American:
36.0%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Compare Details Pearl M Hirsch Elementary ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), African American (36%), White (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary is 14.4, which is the 12th best among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary is $11,128. 13 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.12 2114th 3465 39.0%
2005 39.83 2494th 3475 28.2%
2006 53.03 1892nd 3476 45.6%
2007 58.79 1744th 3724 53.2%
2008 59.30 1696th 3768 55.0%
2009 45.93 2459th 3884 36.7%
2010 42.42 2730th 3937 30.7%
2011 25.00 3584th 4095 12.5%
2012 14.60 4000th 4206 4.9%
2013 14.59 3986th 4221 5.6%
2014 18.94 3857th 4260 9.5%
2015 19.65 3785th 4320 12.4%
2016 22.82 3608th 4286 15.8%
2017 28.34 3248th 4329 25.0%
2018 29.26 3231st 4359 25.9%
2019 23.34 3728th 4479 16.8%
2021 22.37 3688th 4578 19.4%
2022 26.73 3563rd 4581 22.2%
2023 21.03 3939th 4647 15.2%
2024 25.07 3744th 4675 19.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 659th 1046 37.0%
2021 27.42 765th 961 20.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 926th 3226 71.3%
2019 41.37 2035th 3333 38.9%
2021 36.61 2269th 3446 34.2%
2022 31.85 2667th 3487 23.5%
2023 21.82 3170th 3556 10.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 1412th 3558 60.3%
2019 39.08 2129th 3684 42.2%
2021 30.52 2766th 3799 27.2%
2022 32.10 2866th 3952 27.5%
2023 34.19 2789th 4086 31.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.26 2891st 4264 32.2%
2019 29.00 3520th 4309 18.3%
2021 27.60 3545th 4451 20.4%
2022 30.90 3452nd 4477 22.9%
2023 32.99 3337th 4521 26.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.91 3135th 4306 27.2%
2019 27.45 3480th 4348 20.0%
2021 24.82 3547th 4499 21.2%
2022 30.81 3368th 4561 26.2%
2023 24.43 3770th 4588 17.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.52 2200th 3106 29.2%
2019 45.89 2188th 3184 31.3%
2021 10.87 2823rd 3006 6.1%
2022 54.72 1660th 2958 43.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.70 3584th 4240 15.5%
2019 30.04 3396th 4295 20.9%
2021 26.94 3606th 4331 16.7%
2022 45.31 2427th 4461 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.23 3354th 4319 22.3%
2019 21.96 3761st 4357 13.7%
2021 22.26 3712th 4498 17.5%
2022 25.12 3692nd 4563 19.1%
2023 19.20 4050th 4585 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 1723rd 2483 30.6%
2019 30.15 1957th 2515 22.2%
2021 27.26 1977th 2444 19.1%
2022 33.69 1731st 2421 28.5%
2023 36.13 1598th 2443 34.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 2253rd 4168 45.9%
2019 39.19 2686th 4188 35.9%
2021 26.52 3471st 4329 19.8%
2022 36.50 2996th 4376 31.5%
2023 30.74 3343rd 4401 24.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.12 2993rd 3127 4.3%
2019 21.92 2739th 3142 12.8%
2021 21.84 2674th 3082 13.2%
2022 37.05 2149th 3082 30.3%
2023 28.70 2468th 3106 20.5%
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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 M Hirsch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 614 33 5 64 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 580 47 6 54 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 608 50 10 70 2 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 608 57 11 78 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1992 607 43 6 79 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 575 45 6 68 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1994 539 59 8 77 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 514 37 9 76 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 514 37 9 76 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 531 41 8 89 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1998 512 43 5 108 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 476 60 3 110 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2000 472 58 5 112 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 455 66 5 121 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2002 402 70 11 157 3 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 402 70 11 157 3 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 441 120 16 185 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 397 128 15 203 4 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 405 139 11 239 4 n/a n/a 0 798
2007 356 162 16 278 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2008 334 166 14 300 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2009 277 214 25 309 0 n/a n/a 0 825
2010 289 209 23 300 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2011 256 223 16 326 3 0 11 0 835
2012 195 196 10 233 7 0 12 0 653
2013 187 193 8 228 4 0 8 0 628
2014 176 219 16 264 16 1 16 0 708
2015 163 203 17 284 16 1 21 0 705
2016 136 195 15 314 11 1 30 0 702
2017 120 209 25 316 12 2 25 0 709
2018 105 201 17 352 9 5 22 0 711
2019 110 213 12 366 9 4 24 0 738
2020 99 237 10 335 7 6 31 0 725
2021 88 214 8 326 4 8 30 0 678
2022 78 220 6 305 1 6 26 0 642
2023 55 233 9 316 0 1 33 0 647

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

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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 M Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 41.0 17.4 n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 42.0 17.6 n/a
1991 755 42.4 17.8 n/a
1992 737 42.6 17.3 5.7
1993 694 42.0 16.5 21.3
1994 683 35.6 19.2 7
1995 636 40.1 15.9 11.6
1996 636 40.1 15.9 11.6
1997 669 39.0 17.2 11.7
1998 668 40.9 16.3 16.5
1999 650 42.0 15.5 22.2
2000 651 43.0 15.1 22
2001 650 40.0 16.3 24.5
2002 643 44.2 14.5 35.3
2003 643 44.2 14.5 35.3
2004 764 50.2 15.2 37.7
2005 747 49.5 15.1 46.5
2006 798 53.8 14.8 51.5
2007 814 55.2 14.7 58.5
2008 815 56.8 14.3 63.3
2009 825 55.0 15.0 61
2010 823 56.5 14.5 68.5
2011 835 48.9 17.0 71.6
2012 653 41.0 15.9 72
2013 628 41.5 15.1 72
2014 708 49.1 14.4 74.6
2015 705 52.0 13.5 68.9
2016 702 55.0 12.7 72.4
2017 709 45.0 15.7 71.2
2018 711 45.7 15.5 75
2019 738 46.4 15.8 73.8
2020 725 47.8 15.1 81.2
2021 678 50.4 13.4 85.7
2022 642 45.9 13.9 85
2023 647 44.7 14.4 85.9

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 M Hirsch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 41.0 17.4 n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 42.0 17.6 n/a
1991 755 42.4 17.8 n/a
1992 737 42.6 17.3 5.7
1993 694 42.0 16.5 21.3
1994 683 35.6 19.2 7
1995 636 40.1 15.9 11.6
1996 636 40.1 15.9 11.6
1997 669 39.0 17.2 11.7
1998 668 40.9 16.3 16.5
1999 650 42.0 15.5 22.2
2000 651 43.0 15.1 22
2001 650 40.0 16.3 24.5
2002 643 44.2 14.5 35.3
2003 643 44.2 14.5 35.3
2004 764 50.2 15.2 37.7
2005 747 49.5 15.1 46.5
2006 798 53.8 14.8 51.5
2007 814 55.2 14.7 58.5
2008 815 56.8 14.3 63.3
2009 825 55.0 15.0 61
2010 823 56.5 14.5 68.5
2011 835 48.9 17.0 71.6
2012 653 41.0 15.9 72
2013 628 41.5 15.1 72
2014 708 49.1 14.4 74.6
2015 705 52.0 13.5 68.9
2016 702 55.0 12.7 72.4
2017 709 45.0 15.7 71.2
2018 711 45.7 15.5 75
2019 738 46.4 15.8 73.8
2020 725 47.8 15.1 81.2
2021 678 50.4 13.4 85.7
2022 642 45.9 13.9 85
2023 647 44.7 14.4 85.9

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 M Hirsch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,334 (14.2%) $8,076 (85.8%) $9,410
2020 $1,744 (18.2%) $7,838 (81.8%) $9,582
2021 $1,688 (15.2%) $9,440 (84.8%) $11,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl M Hirsch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3728th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3939th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)4229
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)3524
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)3620
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)2120
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)2933
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)3635
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)3339
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)2631
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pearl M Hirsch Elementary)2515
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students738647
 12.3%
African American213233
 9.4%
American Indian90
 100%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic366316
 13.7%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White11055
 50%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%85.9%
 12.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Pearl M Hirsch Elementary.

Students who attend Pearl M Hirsch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Creeks Middle
High : Spring High School

Pearl M Hirsch Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Pearl M Hirsch Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 36% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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