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#3229 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

East Chambers H S

High School · East Chambers ISD · Winnie, TX

An East Chambers ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

234 E BUCCANEER DR, Winnie, TX 77665

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation9.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,609
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at East Chambers H S score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where East Chambers H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,488/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,021

Median home value

$203,600

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

East Chambers ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Chambers H S is listed in EAST CHAMBERS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Chambers H S

East Chambers H S is a public high school in Winnie, TX, part of East Chambers ISD, serving approximately 466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,229 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Chambers H S

What grades does East Chambers H S serve?

East Chambers H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend East Chambers H S?

East Chambers H S has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chambers H S?

The student-teacher ratio at East Chambers H S is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Chambers H S rank in TX?

East Chambers H S ranks #3,229 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is East Chambers H S's MySchoolScout rating?

East Chambers H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Chambers H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Chambers H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Chambers H S a charter school?

No, East Chambers H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Chambers H S a Title I school?

No, East Chambers H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Chambers H S?

50.2% of students at East Chambers H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chambers County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 77665)
7,751
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77665; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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