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#5493 of 8,552 schools in TX
San Jacinto EL
Elementary School · Goose Creek CISD · Baytown, TX
A Goose Creek CISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 30, Baytown, TX 77522
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Jacinto EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Jacinto EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,248/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Carver ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Lamar ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Ashbel Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Goose Creek CISD
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #13 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Jacinto EL is listed in GOOSE CREEK CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Jacinto EL
San Jacinto EL is a public elementary school in Baytown, TX, part of Goose Creek CISD, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,493 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Jacinto EL
What grades does San Jacinto EL serve?
San Jacinto EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend San Jacinto EL?
San Jacinto EL has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto EL?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto EL is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Jacinto EL rank in TX?
San Jacinto EL ranks #5,493 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is San Jacinto EL's MySchoolScout rating?
San Jacinto EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 San Jacinto EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Jacinto EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Jacinto EL a charter school?
No, San Jacinto EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Jacinto EL a Title I school?
No, San Jacinto EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Jacinto EL?
90.2% of students at San Jacinto 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (281) 420-4670
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.
- 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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