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#7192 of 8,552 schools in TX

Plummer EL

Elementary School · Cedar Hill ISD · Cedar Hill, TX

A Cedar Hill ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1203 S CLARK RD, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

  • Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,107
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Plummer EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.2%

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 Plummer EL 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$91,147

Median home value

$274,900

Median rent

$1,886/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Hill Collegiate PrepEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.0 mi473Compare →
Highlands ELEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.7 mi436Compare →
Waterford Oaks ELEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–52.7 mi437Compare →
Cockrell Hill ELEnrollment path unverified1.8K–23.2 mi468Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cedar Hill ISD

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$11,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Plummer EL is listed in CEDAR HILL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plummer EL

Plummer EL is a public elementary school in Cedar Hill, TX, part of Cedar Hill ISD, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,192 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plummer EL

What grades does Plummer EL serve?

Plummer EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Plummer EL?

Plummer EL has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plummer EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Plummer EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plummer EL rank in TX?

Plummer EL ranks #7,192 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Plummer EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Plummer EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Plummer EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plummer EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Plummer EL a charter school?

No, Plummer EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Plummer EL a Title I school?

No, Plummer EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plummer EL?

85.2% of students at Plummer EL 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 75104)
49,425
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
35
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 75104; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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