Helen Major Elementary

Summary:

Helen Major Elementary is a public elementary school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 522. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Beneke Elementary, Ralph Eickenroht Elementary, and other nearby schools in the district generally perform better on STAAR assessments than Helen Major Elementary, with higher percentages of students meeting proficiency standards. However, the nearby schools still struggle to meet state and district averages, indicating that the academic challenges are not unique to Helen Major Elementary but are more widespread within the district.

The analysis of Helen Major Elementary reveals persistent academic underperformance, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and significantly underperforming on STAAR assessments compared to state and district averages. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 96.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and serves a higher proportion of African American students compared to the surrounding schools in the Spring Independent School District. These factors suggest that a holistic and targeted approach is needed to address the educational needs of the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16855 Sugar Pine Dr
       Houston, TX  77090


(281) 891-8870

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3521st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,898 Help


Students who attend Helen Major Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bammel Middle
High:    Westfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.8%
Hispanic:
42.4%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details Helen Major Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.58. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.8%), Hispanic (42.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helen Major Elementary is 14.2. 12 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helen Major Elementary is $11,898, which is the 5th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helen Major Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Helen Major Elementary 3521st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Helen Major Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helen Major Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 37.51 3072nd 4095 25.0%
2012 28.66 3497th 4206 16.9%
2013 26.72 3534th 4221 16.3%
2014 33.97 3204th 4260 24.8%
2015 12.08 4062nd 4320 6.0%
2016 10.07 4085th 4286 4.7%
2017 13.53 4071st 4329 6.0%
2018 21.95 3696th 4359 15.2%
2019 12.09 4267th 4479 4.7%
2021 20.14 3857th 4578 15.7%
2022 12.41 4313th 4581 5.9%
2023 26.43 3604th 4647 22.4%
2024 28.58 3521st 4675 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.08 2156th 3226 33.2%
2019 29.43 2717th 3333 18.5%
2021 71.30 572nd 3446 83.4%
2022 40.00 2225th 3487 36.2%
2023 42.92 2076th 3556 41.6%
2024 28.77 2853rd 3638 21.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 3029th 3558 14.9%
2021 27.07 3043rd 3799 19.9%
2022 24.22 3434th 3952 13.1%
2023 22.13 3664th 4086 10.3%
2024 18.67 3905th 4261 8.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.99 3247th 4264 23.9%
2019 23.88 3808th 4309 11.6%
2021 29.68 3411th 4451 23.4%
2022 19.68 4055th 4477 9.4%
2023 37.10 3080th 4521 31.9%
2024 36.48 3144th 4560 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 3560th 4306 17.3%
2019 15.83 4058th 4348 6.7%
2021 20.43 3858th 4499 14.2%
2022 17.36 4128th 4561 9.5%
2023 30.61 3371st 4588 26.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 2479th 4240 41.5%
2019 21.60 3896th 4295 9.3%
2021 47.00 2055th 4331 52.6%
2022 30.43 3485th 4461 21.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 3720th 4319 13.9%
2019 10.60 4232nd 4357 2.9%
2021 23.12 3653rd 4498 18.8%
2022 9.62 4431st 4563 2.9%
2023 26.50 3643rd 4585 20.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 1453rd 2483 41.5%
2019 27.09 2070th 2515 17.7%
2021 28.14 1942nd 2444 20.5%
2022 23.08 2110th 2421 12.8%
2023 37.74 1534th 2443 37.2%
2024 39.55 1505th 2421 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Helen Major Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.73 3011th 4168 27.8%
2019 20.36 3814th 4188 8.9%
2021 51.01 1873rd 4329 56.7%
2022 28.19 3521st 4376 19.5%
2023 34.51 3130th 4401 28.9%
2024 29.24 3438th 4431 22.4%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, July 6, 2018

Open Quote Major has made some changes since they have gotten a new leadership team. The team has progressed and my kids love this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Helen Major Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 17 196 12 243 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 10 204 16 294 0 0 4 0 528
2012 8 223 10 354 0 0 5 0 600
2013 20 216 12 387 15 0 8 0 658
2014 14 225 7 389 12 0 11 0 658
2015 17 285 11 414 15 0 8 0 750
2016 13 341 10 420 10 0 13 0 807
2017 24 331 4 370 14 0 9 0 752
2018 12 308 2 381 6 1 7 0 717
2019 13 324 3 342 7 2 5 0 696
2020 8 359 2 295 12 3 10 0 689
2021 10 292 2 234 9 3 10 0 560
2022 17 255 7 214 7 1 14 0 515
2023 13 269 5 217 5 0 13 0 522
2024 8 287 6 235 5 0 13 0 554

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 Helen Major Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 470 35.0 13.4 84.9
2011 528 35.7 14.7 89.8
2012 600 36.5 16.4 89.3
2013 658 41.9 15.6 83.3
2014 658 43.4 15.1 88.1
2015 750 46.0 16.3 86.9
2016 807 49.0 16.4 74
2017 752 41.0 18.3 60.4
2018 717 46.0 15.5 77.3
2019 696 40.4 17.2 84.6
2020 689 38.8 17.7 92.9
2021 560 47.8 11.6 95.5
2022 515 36.4 14.1 96.1
2023 522 41.5 12.5 96.4
2024 554 38.8 14.2 95.7

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 Helen Major Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 470 35.0 13.4 84.9
2011 528 35.7 14.7 89.8
2012 600 36.5 16.4 89.3
2013 658 41.9 15.6 83.3
2014 658 43.4 15.1 88.1
2015 750 46.0 16.3 86.9
2016 807 49.0 16.4 74
2017 752 41.0 18.3 60.4
2018 717 46.0 15.5 77.3
2019 696 40.4 17.2 84.6
2020 689 38.8 17.7 92.9
2021 560 47.8 11.6 95.5
2022 515 36.4 14.1 96.1
2023 522 41.5 12.5 96.4
2024 554 38.8 14.2 95.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Helen Major Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,750 (18.7%) $7,587 (81.3%) $9,337
2020 $1,413 (15.6%) $7,628 (84.4%) $9,041
2021 $1,808 (15.2%) $10,091 (84.8%) $11,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen Major Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4267th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3604th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Helen Major Elementary)1947
 28%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helen Major Elementary)2347
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Helen Major Elementary)316
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helen Major Elementary)1413
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3116
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Helen Major Elementary)2721
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helen Major Elementary)2629
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Helen Major Elementary)550
 45%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helen Major Elementary)056
 56%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2213
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Helen Major Elementary)3139
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helen Major Elementary)2727
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Helen Major Elementary)239
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students696522
 25%
African American324269
 17%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic342217
 36.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1313
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%96.4%
 11.7%


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Students at Helen Major Elementary are 52% African American, 42% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

Helen Major Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Helen Major Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bammel Middle
High : Westfield High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Helen Major Elementary.


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