Silsbee Elementary

Silsbee Elementary in Silsbee, TX, serves 921 students in grades 1 through 5 within the Silsbee Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the bottom 26% of Texas, and the school itself has maintained a stable 2-star rating and 40th-percentile ranking over the last four years.

For parents, the most reassuring takeaway is Silsbee Elementary’s consistency. While nearby schools like Ignite Community School - Beaumont and Bob Hope School Beaumont have seen dramatic swings in performance, Silsbee has remained steady. This stability is especially notable given that about 70% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a higher poverty rate than many surrounding schools. In fact, Silsbee performs significantly better than demographically similar schools in Beaumont, such as Homer Dr Elementary, which ranks in the bottom 1% of the state. A clear strength is 5th grade science, where Silsbee consistently outperforms the state average—36.47% of its 5th graders were proficient compared to the state’s 29.57% in the most recent year. Additionally, 5th graders at Silsbee show a "bounce" in reading and math, often exceeding state averages, which suggests a particularly effective upper-grade teaching team.

However, there are challenges. While English Language Learner students have shown strong improvement, ranking in the 51st percentile, White students have persistently ranked in the bottom quartile. The contrast with nearby Evadale Elementary, just 6 miles away, is stark: Evadale serves a wealthier population and ranks in the 81st percentile, with 4th-grade math proficiency at 82.35% versus Silsbee’s 36.21%. This highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors on performance. Overall, Silsbee Elementary is a solid, reliable option in a region where many similar schools struggle, offering a stable environment and a notable strength in upper elementary science.