Sweeny Elementary

Summary:

Sweeny Elementary is a public elementary school in Sweeny, Texas, serving 864 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sweeny Independent School District, which is ranked 612 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sweeny Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (59.26%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, now at 3251 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools with a 2-star rating. While the school's Gifted and Talented students perform well, other subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, have significantly lower test scores, often ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas elementary schools. This suggests the need for Sweeny Elementary to address equity and provide targeted support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as A.P. Beutel Elementary and O.M. Roberts Elementary in the Brazosport Independent School District, have consistently higher rankings and test scores, indicating that Sweeny Elementary may be able to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, Sweeny Elementary's high percentage of students (over 67%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 905 Sycamore
       Sweeny, TX  77480-1399


(979) 491-8300

District: Sweeny Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3251st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,253 Help


Students who attend Sweeny Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sweeny J H
High:    Sweeny High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  890

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.1%
Hispanic:
25.3%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sweeny Elementary ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), Hispanic (25.3%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweeny Elementary is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweeny Elementary is $11,253.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sweeny Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweeny Elementary 3251st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sweeny Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Sweeny Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sweeny Independent School District (Isd) 612th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sweeny Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.28 1380th 3465 60.2%
2005 70.15 990th 3475 71.5%
2006 71.61 928th 3476 73.3%
2007 76.66 651st 3724 82.5%
2008 76.54 674th 3768 82.1%
2009 68.62 1187th 3884 69.4%
2010 61.95 1653rd 3937 58.0%
2011 72.83 980th 4095 76.1%
2012 66.25 1349th 4206 67.9%
2013 69.85 1190th 4221 71.8%
2014 65.85 1431st 4260 66.4%
2015 67.79 1389th 4320 67.8%
2016 61.59 1688th 4286 60.6%
2017 40.34 2500th 4329 42.2%
2018 33.92 2947th 4359 32.4%
2019 25.56 3604th 4479 19.5%
2021 54.29 1814th 4578 60.4%
2022 50.67 2125th 4581 53.6%
2023 29.02 3458th 4647 25.6%
2024 32.94 3251st 4675 30.5%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.53 893rd 1046 14.6%
2019 16.11 1001st 1112 10.0%
2021 12.44 906th 961 5.7%
2022 20.26 888th 1004 11.6%
2023 19.45 972nd 1099 11.6%
2024 25.69 923rd 1114 17.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.56 3214th 3226 0.4%
2019 21.54 3036th 3333 8.9%
2021 39.37 2117th 3446 38.6%
2022 34.08 2555th 3487 26.7%
2023 19.52 3264th 3556 8.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.76 2863rd 3558 19.5%
2019 17.87 3561st 3684 3.3%
2021 27.16 3033rd 3799 20.2%
2022 25.72 3332nd 3952 15.7%
2023 16.48 3935th 4086 3.7%
2024 27.94 3376th 4261 20.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 3482nd 4264 18.3%
2019 18.62 4015th 4309 6.8%
2021 48.67 2123rd 4451 52.3%
2022 50.24 2133rd 4477 52.4%
2023 29.30 3566th 4521 21.1%
2024 27.05 3742nd 4560 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 2863rd 4306 33.5%
2019 26.65 3526th 4348 18.9%
2021 45.93 2244th 4499 50.1%
2022 41.84 2667th 4561 41.5%
2023 24.66 3755th 4588 18.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.87 228th 3106 92.7%
2019 48.51 2080th 3184 34.7%
2022 77.92 163rd 2958 94.5%
2023 69.50 859th 2980 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 3778th 4240 10.9%
2019 26.37 3627th 4295 15.6%
2022 23.31 3896th 4461 12.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 3018th 4319 30.1%
2019 26.21 3521st 4357 19.2%
2021 61.92 1393rd 4498 69.0%
2022 59.08 1648th 4563 63.9%
2023 36.08 3012th 4585 34.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 1786th 2483 28.1%
2019 31.12 1912th 2515 24.0%
2021 46.36 1175th 2444 51.9%
2022 34.60 1701st 2421 29.7%
2023 21.72 2156th 2443 11.7%
2024 33.70 1729th 2421 28.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 3247th 4168 22.1%
2019 26.65 3478th 4188 17.0%
2021 56.97 1514th 4329 65.0%
2022 49.72 2111th 4376 51.8%
2023 26.07 3604th 4401 18.1%
2024 35.62 3057th 4431 31.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sweeny Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.11 2480th 3127 20.7%
2019 18.41 2848th 3142 9.4%
2021 36.75 2076th 3082 32.6%
2022 39.36 2063rd 3082 33.1%
2023 20.51 2728th 3106 12.2%
2024 19.84 2735th 3078 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Sweeny Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sweeny Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 737 228 3 119 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
1989 720 238 1 129 2 n/a n/a 0 1090
1990 726 230 5 145 3 n/a n/a 0 1109
1991 737 230 3 140 3 n/a n/a -142 971
1992 684 221 3 117 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
1993 697 207 4 118 2 n/a n/a 0 1028
1994 706 196 2 105 2 n/a n/a 0 1011
1995 667 220 1 129 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
1996 667 220 1 129 4 n/a n/a 0 1021
1997 676 185 1 135 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1998 658 175 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1999 667 166 1 151 1 n/a n/a 0 986
2000 661 173 0 154 1 n/a n/a 0 989
2001 660 172 0 150 1 n/a n/a 0 983
2002 644 189 0 158 2 n/a n/a 0 993
2003 644 189 0 158 2 n/a n/a 0 993
2004 616 190 2 152 2 n/a n/a 0 962
2005 592 171 2 167 2 n/a n/a 0 934
2006 609 166 1 165 2 n/a n/a 0 943
2007 624 167 2 150 1 n/a n/a 0 944
2008 613 145 2 155 1 n/a n/a 0 916
2009 616 146 2 153 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2010 599 154 7 146 2 n/a n/a 0 908
2011 540 147 4 205 5 0 27 0 928
2012 520 134 3 193 4 0 27 0 881
2013 495 137 3 201 6 2 34 0 878
2014 468 130 2 206 4 1 48 0 859
2015 490 123 0 209 3 1 49 0 875
2016 514 131 0 245 5 0 58 0 953
2017 541 116 0 245 1 0 59 0 962
2018 539 114 3 227 0 0 55 0 938
2019 547 77 3 233 0 0 54 0 914
2020 566 93 3 264 3 0 54 0 983
2021 493 75 4 215 0 0 43 0 830
2022 486 75 2 239 3 0 35 0 840
2023 512 77 2 233 0 0 40 0 864
2024 544 72 2 225 1 2 44 0 890

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 Sweeny Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1088 57.0 19.0 n/a
1989 1090 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1109 64.0 17.3 n/a
1991 971 32.7 29.6 n/a
1992 1028 59.1 17.3 17.7
1993 1028 58.0 17.7 29
1994 1011 58.4 17.3 27.9
1995 1021 57.4 17.8 35
1996 1021 57.4 17.8 35
1997 997 57.4 17.4 30.3
1998 978 62.9 15.5 1.2
1999 986 64.9 15.2 44.9
2000 989 62.7 15.8 41.3
2001 983 65.5 15.0 41.7
2002 993 65.4 15.2 43.4
2003 993 65.4 15.2 43.4
2004 962 60.4 15.9 46
2005 934 58.6 15.9 47.5
2006 943 59.2 15.9 46.8
2007 944 59.7 15.8 46.5
2008 916 60.3 15.2 45.2
2009 919 60.5 15.2 48.5
2010 908 60.3 15.0 51.4
2011 928 57.4 16.1 57
2012 881 52.5 16.7 57.5
2013 878 50.6 17.3 54.2
2014 859 52.4 16.3 55.4
2015 875 53.0 16.5 54.3
2016 953 56.0 17.0 56.3
2017 962 58.0 16.5 57
2018 938 59.0 15.8 55.4
2019 914 57.0 16.0 60.2
2020 983 58.9 16.6 62
2021 830 56.8 14.6 66.5
2022 840 58.1 14.4 57
2023 864 51.6 16.7 67.1
2024 890 57.1 15.5 63.5

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 Sweeny Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1088 57.0 19.0 n/a
1989 1090 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1109 64.0 17.3 n/a
1991 971 32.7 29.6 n/a
1992 1028 59.1 17.3 17.7
1993 1028 58.0 17.7 29
1994 1011 58.4 17.3 27.9
1995 1021 57.4 17.8 35
1996 1021 57.4 17.8 35
1997 997 57.4 17.4 30.3
1998 978 62.9 15.5 1.2
1999 986 64.9 15.2 44.9
2000 989 62.7 15.8 41.3
2001 983 65.5 15.0 41.7
2002 993 65.4 15.2 43.4
2003 993 65.4 15.2 43.4
2004 962 60.4 15.9 46
2005 934 58.6 15.9 47.5
2006 943 59.2 15.9 46.8
2007 944 59.7 15.8 46.5
2008 916 60.3 15.2 45.2
2009 919 60.5 15.2 48.5
2010 908 60.3 15.0 51.4
2011 928 57.4 16.1 57
2012 881 52.5 16.7 57.5
2013 878 50.6 17.3 54.2
2014 859 52.4 16.3 55.4
2015 875 53.0 16.5 54.3
2016 953 56.0 17.0 56.3
2017 962 58.0 16.5 57
2018 938 59.0 15.8 55.4
2019 914 57.0 16.0 60.2
2020 983 58.9 16.6 62
2021 830 56.8 14.6 66.5
2022 840 58.1 14.4 57
2023 864 51.6 16.7 67.1
2024 890 57.1 15.5 63.5

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 Sweeny Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,247 (13.4%) $8,063 (86.6%) $9,310
2020 $1,072 (11.8%) $7,998 (88.2%) $9,069
2021 $1,644 (14.6%) $9,609 (85.4%) $11,253

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweeny Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3604th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3458th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sweeny Elementary)3539
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Elementary)3237
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sweeny Elementary)2732
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))2732
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Elementary)2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sweeny Elementary)3543
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))3543
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Elementary)4929
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))4929
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sweeny Elementary)4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Sweeny Independent School District (Isd))4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students914864
 5.5%
African American7777
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic233233
Pacific Islander00
White547512
 6.4%
Two or More Races5440
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%67.1%
 7%


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Sweeny Elementary ranks 3251st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sweeny Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sweeny J H
High : Sweeny High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 890 students attended Sweeny Elementary.

Students at Sweeny Elementary are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% 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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