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George J Anderson Elementary

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Summary

George J Anderson Elementary is a public elementary school in Allen, Texas, serving 404 students in grades K-6 and part of the highly-ranked Allen Independent School District.

George J Anderson Elementary is a standout school, consistently performing well on STAAR tests with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better compared to state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, with 51.49% White, 9.41% African American, 18.07% Hispanic, and 15.84% Asian students, is noteworthy. George J Anderson Elementary has ranked in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as African American students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Allen Independent School District, such as Max O Vaughan Elementary and David and Lynda Olson Elementary, George J Anderson Elementary performs similarly or better in most academic areas. However, a few nearby schools have slightly higher overall rankings and performance in certain subjects. The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 20%, suggests it serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

404

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 N Alder Dr
Allen, TX 75002-4405

(972) 396-6924

District: Allen Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.5%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Asian:

15.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2013 → 89th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (66% vs 46% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school66%

District avg71%

Texas avg46%

Not ranked this year

George J Anderson Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

71^st of 961Allen Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	86.6	505 of 4647	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	818 of 4581	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	642 of 4578	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	90.5	327 of 4479	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.4	239 of 4359	94.5%	★★★★★
2017	94.1	233 of 4329	94.6%	★★★★★
2016	82.9	591 of 4286	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	81.5	648 of 4320	85.0%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	369 of 4260	91.3%	★★★★★
2013	87.3	330 of 4221	92.2%	★★★★★
2012	87.3	333 of 4206	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	83.1	299 of 4095	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.0	280 of 3937	92.9%	★★★★★
2009	80.5	461 of 3884	88.1%	★★★★☆
2008	81.3	409 of 3768	89.1%	★★★★☆
2007	85.0	149 of 3724	96.0%	★★★★★
2006	84.6	194 of 3476	94.4%	★★★★★
2005	86.1	157 of 3475	95.5%	★★★★★
2004	83.3	248 of 3465	92.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	89.7	129 of 2443	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	60.1	769 of 2421	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.7	315 of 2444	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	88.4	146 of 2515	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.8	131 of 2483	94.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	49.7	596 of 1015	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.6	373 of 957	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.1	527 of 967	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.8	272 of 1009	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	224 of 1005	77.7%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	61.3	1341 of 4461	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.8	835 of 4331	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	81.4	383 of 4295	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	82.0	366 of 4240	91.4%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	88.6	163 of 3556	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	77.2	441 of 3487	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	226 of 3446	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.4	49 of 3333	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	98.8	7 of 3226	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	86.6	450 of 4588	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	71.8	1027 of 4561	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	715 of 4499	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	295 of 4348	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	235 of 4306	94.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	63.7	1256 of 2980	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.9	1608 of 2958	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	1422 of 3006	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	1280 of 3184	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.5	313 of 3106	89.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	85.1	372 of 4401	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	63.8	1233 of 4376	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.2	797 of 4329	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	528 of 4188	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	89.6	200 of 4168	95.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	74.7	665 of 4521	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	1031 of 4477	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	400 of 4451	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.5	85 of 4309	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	137 of 4264	96.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	82.0	636 of 4585	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	81.1	670 of 4563	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	547 of 4498	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	402 of 4357	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	277 of 4319	93.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	84.7	294 of 4086	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	63.9	909 of 3952	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.0	629 of 3799	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	85.2	195 of 3684	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	59 of 3558	98.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	68.0	884 of 3106	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	1209 of 3082	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.3	1071 of 3082	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.3	503 of 3142	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.8	377 of 3127	87.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2023)95th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2023)95th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2023)93rd percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2023)92nd percentile~ school

Female (2023)90th percentile~ school

Male (2023)86th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)85th percentile-4 vs school

White (2023)72nd percentile-18 vs school

At Risk (2022)70th percentile-12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)58th percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2023)41st percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2022-2023) ?

Reading68%+17 vs state

Mathematics67%+23 vs state

Science51%+17 vs state

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How many students attend George J Anderson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended George J Anderson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of George J Anderson Elementary?

Students at George J Anderson Elementary are 51% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is George J Anderson Elementary in?

Allen Independent School District (Isd)

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Lovejoy Daep	Public		259 Country Club Rd	Allen	75002	Collin County	Lovejoy Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 742-8000																			(n/a)
Plano Family Literacy	Public		1300 19th St	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 752-2250																			(n/a)
Bird Education Center	Public		1300 19th St	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8100																			(n/a)
Adult Basic Educational	Public		1300 19th St	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 752-2200																			(n/a)
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