Sweet Home Elementary

Summary:

Sweet Home Elementary is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the Sweet Home Independent School District (ISD) in Sweet Home, Texas, with a student population of 145. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sweet Home Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and math compared to state averages, particularly in 6th and 8th grade. The school also boasts a consistent 0% dropout rate, an impressive achievement compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Sweet Home Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.4 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Moulton Elementary, Hallettsville Elementary, and Vysehrad Elementary, Sweet Home Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of White students (87.59%) and its consistently stronger academic performance on STAAR tests. This high-performing school's commitment to student success and personalized learning environment make it a standout choice for families in the Sweet Home, Texas, area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7508 Fm 531
       Sweet Home, TX  77964


(361) 221-3221

District: Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1447th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,397 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sweet Home Elementary ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sweet Home Elementary ranks better than 87.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweet Home Elementary is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweet Home Elementary is $10,397.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sweet Home Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Home Elementary 1447th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sweet Home Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Home Elementary 297th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sweet Home Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd) 136th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sweet Home Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.40 444th 3465 87.2%
2005 59.13 1568th 3475 54.9%
2006 62.05 1419th 3476 59.2%
2007 76.98 633rd 3724 83.0%
2008 65.38 1336th 3768 64.5%
2009 56.24 1906th 3884 50.9%
2010 73.33 893rd 3937 77.3%
2011 66.50 1407th 4095 65.6%
2012 66.59 1331st 4206 68.4%
2013 81.55 583rd 4221 86.2%
2014 85.17 447th 4260 89.5%
2015 82.05 632nd 4320 85.4%
2016 83.95 534th 4286 87.5%
2017 71.88 986th 4329 77.2%
2018 69.33 1060th 4359 75.7%
2019 79.16 734th 4479 83.6%
2021 66.88 1267th 4578 72.3%
2022 80.01 745th 4581 83.7%
2023 65.40 1366th 4647 70.6%
2024 62.93 1447th 4675 69.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 1874th 4264 56.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.30 1329th 4306 69.1%
2019 73.62 864th 4348 80.1%
2021 62.44 1387th 4499 69.2%
2022 67.61 1194th 4561 73.8%
2023 65.59 1288th 4588 71.9%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.79 1557th 4461 65.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 1025th 4319 76.3%
2019 82.29 576th 4357 86.8%
2021 69.68 1089th 4498 75.8%
2022 81.60 645th 4563 85.9%
2023 56.42 1784th 4585 61.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.45 1194th 3127 61.8%
2019 65.72 940th 3142 70.1%
2021 47.55 1588th 3082 48.5%
2022 64.77 980th 3082 68.2%
2023 44.33 1858th 3106 40.2%
2024 36.22 2141st 3078 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sweet Home Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.24 263rd 1573 83.3%
2005 73.60 329th 1582 79.2%
2006 85.13 82nd 1585 94.8%
2007 79.51 179th 1684 89.4%
2008 76.46 236th 1718 86.3%
2009 77.38 217th 1763 87.7%
2010 76.62 194th 1803 89.2%
2011 63.16 663rd 1895 65.0%
2012 52.55 965th 1951 50.5%
2013 66.58 579th 1973 70.7%
2014 71.86 472nd 1987 76.2%
2015 81.74 226th 2043 88.9%
2016 73.23 454th 1987 77.2%
2017 70.22 445th 2027 78.0%
2018 67.78 509th 2080 75.5%
2019 71.44 457th 2193 79.2%
2021 89.38 157th 2252 93.0%
2022 93.75 89th 2254 96.1%
2023 88.55 170th 2330 92.7%
2024 81.29 297th 2361 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.25 826th 2039 59.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.87 442nd 2008 78.0%
2019 78.07 316th 2047 84.6%
2021 92.59 93rd 2151 95.7%
2023 81.45 283rd 2241 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.82 622nd 2008 69.0%
2019 36.35 1341st 2058 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 539th 2030 73.4%
2019 63.82 579th 2069 72.0%
2021 85.88 195th 2168 91.0%
2022 93.99 82nd 2228 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sweet Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.63 615th 1673 63.2%
2019 55.35 682nd 1684 59.5%
2021 84.12 137th 1700 91.9%
2022 87.17 101st 1723 94.1%
2023 71.35 393rd 1749 77.5%
2024 70.55 366th 1724 78.8%
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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.

Sweet Home Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sweet Home Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1990 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1991 76 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1992 69 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1993 68 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1994 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1995 87 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 87 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 93 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1998 86 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1999 85 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2000 79 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 75 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2002 77 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2003 77 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2004 84 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 92 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2006 87 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2007 79 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2008 87 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2009 97 1 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2010 98 2 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2011 103 1 0 24 0 0 1 0 129
2012 116 1 0 27 0 0 2 0 146
2013 114 1 0 28 0 0 1 0 144
2014 111 1 0 30 0 0 3 0 145
2015 117 1 0 32 0 0 4 0 154
2016 122 1 0 24 0 0 3 0 150
2017 124 0 0 26 0 0 4 0 154
2018 131 0 0 20 0 0 5 0 156
2019 119 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 143
2020 115 1 0 17 0 0 6 0 139
2021 121 0 0 17 0 0 5 0 143
2022 118 0 0 15 0 0 3 0 136
2023 127 0 0 15 0 0 3 0 145
2024 125 1 0 18 0 0 4 0 148

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 Sweet Home Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 93 n/a n/a n/a
1990 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
1991 78 6.2 12.5 n/a
1992 71 5.6 12.6 11.3
1993 72 4.0 18.0 29.2
1994 63 4.2 15.0 14.3
1995 88 6.2 14.2 27.3
1996 88 6.2 14.2 27.3
1997 94 6.8 13.8 21.3
1998 90 6.6 13.6 15.6
1999 92 6.9 13.3 30.4
2000 85 5.9 14.4 27.1
2001 79 6.6 12.0 25.3
2002 83 7.1 11.7 18.1
2003 83 7.1 11.7 18.1
2004 92 7.3 12.6 20.7
2005 101 8.1 12.5 18.8
2006 100 8.1 12.3 32
2007 93 8.1 11.5 24.7
2008 103 8.2 12.6 28.2
2009 119 8.2 14.5 25.2
2010 120 9.6 12.4 30.8
2011 129 9.6 13.4 25.6
2012 146 10.4 13.9 21.9
2013 144 9.9 14.4 19.4
2014 145 10.9 13.1 21.4
2015 154 11.0 14.0 16.2
2016 150 12.0 12.5 10.7
2017 154 12.0 12.8 15.6
2018 156 11.0 14.1 22.4
2019 143 11.8 12.0 17.5
2020 139 11.8 11.7 15.8
2021 143 12.5 11.4 19.6
2022 136 12.3 10.9 22.1
2023 145 11.6 12.4 20
2024 148 12.8 11.5 18.9

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 Sweet Home Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 93 n/a n/a n/a
1990 90 6.0 15.0 n/a
1991 78 6.2 12.5 n/a
1992 71 5.6 12.6 11.3
1993 72 4.0 18.0 29.2
1994 63 4.2 15.0 14.3
1995 88 6.2 14.2 27.3
1996 88 6.2 14.2 27.3
1997 94 6.8 13.8 21.3
1998 90 6.6 13.6 15.6
1999 92 6.9 13.3 30.4
2000 85 5.9 14.4 27.1
2001 79 6.6 12.0 25.3
2002 83 7.1 11.7 18.1
2003 83 7.1 11.7 18.1
2004 92 7.3 12.6 20.7
2005 101 8.1 12.5 18.8
2006 100 8.1 12.3 32
2007 93 8.1 11.5 24.7
2008 103 8.2 12.6 28.2
2009 119 8.2 14.5 25.2
2010 120 9.6 12.4 30.8
2011 129 9.6 13.4 25.6
2012 146 10.4 13.9 21.9
2013 144 9.9 14.4 19.4
2014 145 10.9 13.1 21.4
2015 154 11.0 14.0 16.2
2016 150 12.0 12.5 10.7
2017 154 12.0 12.8 15.6
2018 156 11.0 14.1 22.4
2019 143 11.8 12.0 17.5
2020 139 11.8 11.7 15.8
2021 143 12.5 11.4 19.6
2022 136 12.3 10.9 22.1
2023 145 11.6 12.4 20
2024 148 12.8 11.5 18.9

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 Sweet Home Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $711 (7.7%) $8,500 (92.3%) $9,212
2020 $651 (6.7%) $9,098 (93.3%) $9,748
2021 $842 (8.1%) $9,555 (91.9%) $10,397

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1366th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13%
Ranks 457th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 170th of 2330 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)7347
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))7347
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Elementary)6471
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))6471
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)5057
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))5057
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Elementary)5050
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))5050
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)7463
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))7463
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Elementary)8953
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))8953
 36%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sweet Home Elementary)6826
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))6826
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)4467
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))4467
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Elementary)5056
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))5056
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)5082
 32%
   7th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))5082
 32%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Elementary)2591
 66%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))2591
 66%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Elementary)9177
 14%
   8th Grade Reading (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))9177
 14%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Science (Sweet Home Elementary)9169
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))9169
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sweet Home Elementary)5546
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))5546
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Sweet Home Elementary)89100
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sweet Home Independent School District (Isd))89100
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students143145
 1.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2015
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White119127
 6.7%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%20%
 2.5%


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Students at Sweet Home Elementary are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Sweet Home Elementary.

Sweet Home Elementary ranks 1447th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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