Derry Elementary

Summary:

Derry Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Isabel, Texas, serving 446 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Point Isabel Independent School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among its White and special education student populations.

Derry Elementary generally outperforms the district and state on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.55% of Derry's 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 45.92% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's White students also consistently rank among the top 3 to 16 schools in Texas for this subgroup. Additionally, Derry's special education students perform well, ranking in the top 535 to 1240 schools statewide. This is an impressive feat given that around 90% of Derry's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Derry Elementary outperforms its own district, it faces competition from some higher-performing nearby schools, such as Breeden Elementary and Gonzalez Elementary in the Brownsville Independent School District. Additionally, Derry's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the school may face challenges in maintaining and improving its academic outcomes consistently.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1702 2nd St
       Port Isabel, TX  78578-2433


(956) 943-0070

District: Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1772nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,692 Help


Students who attend Derry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Port Isabel J H
High:    Port Isabel Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.7%
White:
8.8%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Derry Elementary ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), White (8.8%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Derry Elementary is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Derry Elementary is $10,692.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Derry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Elementary 1772nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Derry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd) 524th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Derry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.44 2200th 3465 36.5%
2005 42.49 2366th 3475 31.9%
2006 40.29 2491st 3476 28.3%
2007 51.81 2122nd 3724 43.0%
2008 44.86 2422nd 3768 35.7%
2009 37.06 2879th 3884 25.9%
2010 32.29 3183rd 3937 19.2%
2011 29.65 3410th 4095 16.7%
2012 38.55 2972nd 4206 29.3%
2013 28.97 3440th 4221 18.5%
2014 36.52 3080th 4260 27.7%
2015 58.41 1885th 4320 56.4%
2016 65.65 1481st 4286 65.4%
2017 57.83 1586th 4329 63.4%
2018 35.62 2828th 4359 35.1%
2019 51.85 1929th 4479 56.9%
2021 33.27 2946th 4578 35.6%
2022 38.30 2841st 4581 38.0%
2023 52.54 2034th 4647 56.2%
2024 56.41 1772nd 4675 62.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 2303rd 3226 28.6%
2019 50.28 1552nd 3333 53.4%
2021 34.52 2398th 3446 30.4%
2022 27.15 2896th 3487 16.9%
2023 47.64 1807th 3556 49.2%
2024 42.08 2061st 3638 43.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 1197th 3558 66.4%
2019 31.53 2721st 3684 26.1%
2021 70.99 535th 3799 85.9%
2022 56.10 1240th 3952 68.6%
2023 25.40 3450th 4086 15.6%
2024 58.96 1311th 4261 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 2586th 4264 39.4%
2019 60.41 1337th 4309 69.0%
2021 39.33 2783rd 4451 37.5%
2022 48.03 2283rd 4477 49.0%
2023 61.53 1410th 4521 68.8%
2024 66.04 1139th 4560 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.20 2669th 4306 38.0%
2019 52.89 1886th 4348 56.6%
2021 32.98 2997th 4499 33.4%
2022 25.98 3677th 4561 19.4%
2023 48.28 2277th 4588 50.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 2039th 3106 34.4%
2019 59.97 1501st 3184 52.9%
2021 46.21 1898th 3006 36.9%
2022 62.92 1251st 2958 57.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 2471st 4240 41.7%
2019 58.74 1403rd 4295 67.3%
2021 41.34 2468th 4331 43.0%
2022 43.16 2586th 4461 42.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.54 3073rd 4319 28.8%
2019 51.06 1952nd 4357 55.2%
2021 34.66 2869th 4498 36.2%
2022 49.13 2222nd 4563 51.3%
2023 56.05 1807th 4585 60.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.09 2645th 4168 36.5%
2019 56.46 1594th 4188 61.9%
2021 36.99 2763rd 4329 36.2%
2022 37.44 2933rd 4376 33.0%
2023 54.10 1816th 4401 58.7%
2024 62.07 1327th 4431 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Derry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.29 1614th 3127 48.4%
2019 57.06 1282nd 3142 59.2%
2021 58.50 1161st 3082 62.3%
2022 96.21 16th 3082 99.5%
2023 98.05 3rd 3106 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Derry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 113 0 0 515 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 151 0 0 456 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 125 0 0 501 3 n/a n/a -135 494
1992 141 0 0 590 3 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 157 3 2 638 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1994 160 3 5 626 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 119 2 3 561 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 119 2 3 561 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 113 2 2 561 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 103 2 1 411 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 104 2 0 438 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 91 0 1 459 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 86 1 1 464 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 80 3 1 446 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 80 3 1 446 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 85 2 3 456 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 95 3 3 451 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 85 2 3 447 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 76 4 1 461 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 66 6 0 471 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 68 8 1 491 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 51 5 0 489 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 43 0 1 536 1 0 1 0 582
2012 43 2 0 543 1 0 0 0 589
2013 40 1 1 556 0 0 0 0 598
2014 38 3 5 588 1 0 1 0 636
2015 35 5 5 547 0 0 5 0 597
2016 34 6 4 521 1 0 3 0 569
2017 51 3 0 637 1 0 2 0 694
2018 51 0 0 584 2 0 1 0 638
2019 47 0 0 563 2 0 1 0 613
2020 36 0 0 503 1 0 0 0 540
2021 25 0 0 468 1 0 1 0 495
2022 32 2 0 422 1 0 2 0 459
2023 33 2 0 409 1 0 1 0 446
2024 36 1 2 367 1 0 2 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Derry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 n/a n/a n/a
1990 607 40.0 15.1 n/a
1991 494 28.9 17.0 n/a
1992 734 36.2 20.2 65
1993 801 42.0 19.1 61.8
1994 795 43.2 18.4 70.9
1995 687 41.1 16.7 78.9
1996 687 41.1 16.7 78.9
1997 679 40.0 17.0 79.7
1998 518 38.9 13.3 75.3
1999 544 32.0 17.0 73.3
2000 551 35.7 15.4 85.5
2001 552 32.3 17.1 83.7
2002 530 33.7 15.7 74.2
2003 530 33.7 15.7 74.2
2004 546 33.9 16.1 66.7
2005 552 35.0 15.8 66.5
2006 537 34.0 15.8 50.1
2007 542 35.0 15.5 26.6
2008 544 37.0 14.7 6.3
2009 568 38.0 14.9 2.1
2010 545 37.0 14.7 1.3
2011 582 36.1 16.0 0
2012 589 36.0 16.3 0.8
2013 598 36.5 16.3 90.8
2014 636 36.9 17.2 91.8
2015 597 35.0 17.0 83.8
2016 569 35.0 16.2 84
2017 694 36.9 18.7 89.2
2018 638 35.0 18.2 84.8
2019 613 33.8 18.1 86.1
2020 540 34.0 15.8 88.5
2021 495 31.0 15.9 90.5
2022 459 30.3 15.1 89.8
2023 446 28.5 15.6 89.7
2024 409 28.8 14.1 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Derry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 628 n/a n/a n/a
1990 607 40.0 15.1 n/a
1991 494 28.9 17.0 n/a
1992 734 36.2 20.2 65
1993 801 42.0 19.1 61.8
1994 795 43.2 18.4 70.9
1995 687 41.1 16.7 78.9
1996 687 41.1 16.7 78.9
1997 679 40.0 17.0 79.7
1998 518 38.9 13.3 75.3
1999 544 32.0 17.0 73.3
2000 551 35.7 15.4 85.5
2001 552 32.3 17.1 83.7
2002 530 33.7 15.7 74.2
2003 530 33.7 15.7 74.2
2004 546 33.9 16.1 66.7
2005 552 35.0 15.8 66.5
2006 537 34.0 15.8 50.1
2007 542 35.0 15.5 26.6
2008 544 37.0 14.7 6.3
2009 568 38.0 14.9 2.1
2010 545 37.0 14.7 1.3
2011 582 36.1 16.0 0
2012 589 36.0 16.3 0.8
2013 598 36.5 16.3 90.8
2014 636 36.9 17.2 91.8
2015 597 35.0 17.0 83.8
2016 569 35.0 16.2 84
2017 694 36.9 18.7 89.2
2018 638 35.0 18.2 84.8
2019 613 33.8 18.1 86.1
2020 540 34.0 15.8 88.5
2021 495 31.0 15.9 90.5
2022 459 30.3 15.1 89.8
2023 446 28.5 15.6 89.7
2024 409 28.8 14.1 84.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Derry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $735 (8.1%) $8,293 (91.9%) $9,028
2020 $1,082 (12.0%) $7,932 (88.0%) $9,014
2021 $1,294 (12.1%) $9,398 (87.9%) $10,692

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Derry Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1929th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2034th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Derry Elementary)4555
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4148
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Derry Elementary)5240
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4432
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Derry Elementary)4548
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Derry Elementary)4454
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Derry Elementary)4146
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Derry Elementary)6155
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))5548
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Derry Elementary)4827
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Point Isabel Independent School District (Isd))4018
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613446
 27.2%
African American02
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic563409
 27.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4733
 29.8%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.1%89.7%
 3.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Derry Elementary.

Derry Elementary ranks 1772nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Derry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Port Isabel J H
High : Port Isabel Early College High School

Students at Derry Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 9% White.


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