Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School's student population of 721 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
721 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#542 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
61%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockwall Independent School District
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 #542 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School?
721 students attend Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Independent School District.
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