Excellent
#705 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL
Elementary School · Rockwall ISD · Rockwall, TX
A Rockwall ISD elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2911 GREENWAY DR, Rockwall, TX 75087
- Math 76% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherry and Paul Hamm EL score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherry and Paul Hamm 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwall), 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
$128,590
Median home value
$399,500
Median rent
$1,727/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebbie Williams ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Celia Hays ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Grace Hartman ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Virginia Reinhardt ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 678 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockwall ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL is listed in ROCKWALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherry and Paul Hamm EL
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL is a public elementary school in Rockwall, TX, part of Rockwall ISD, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherry and Paul Hamm EL
What grades does Sherry and Paul Hamm EL serve?
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sherry and Paul Hamm EL?
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherry and Paul Hamm EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherry and Paul Hamm EL is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherry and Paul Hamm EL rank in TX?
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL ranks #705 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sherry and Paul Hamm EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Sherry and Paul Hamm EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherry and Paul Hamm EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Sherry and Paul Hamm EL a charter school?
No, Sherry and Paul Hamm EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherry and Paul Hamm EL a Title I school?
No, Sherry and Paul Hamm EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherry and Paul Hamm EL?
11.9% of students at Sherry and Paul Hamm 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockwall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (469) 698-2854
- Area population (ZIP 75087)
- 41,786
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 75087; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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