Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School's ranking?
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School is ranked #927 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School?
574 students attend Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School?
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School offer ?
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School part of?
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School is part of Rockwall ISD School District.
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