The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jack Lummus Int
Jack Lummus Intermediate serves fourth and fifth grade students in Ennis, a small city in the southeastern corner of Ellis County. The school sits on a spread campus system in a town that is experiencing sustained growth on its proximity to Dallas, a short drive south on Interstate 45.
The school draws from a student body that is economically disadvantaged, with a substantial majority qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Enrollment is mixed in racial and ethnic composition, with roughly equal representation among Hispanic and white students and a meaningful African American enrollment. The overall cohort is about typical in size for its grade band in a district this scale.
On state assessments, Jack Lummus shows below-grade performance across tested subjects. In English language arts, fourth grade achieves a modest proficiency rate, while fifth grade data is too sparse to report. Math proficiency at fourth grade registers zero, reflecting a very small tested cohort; fifth grade math shows low proficiency. Fifth grade science proficiency is also low. When viewed on a broader performance index across all tested subjects and grades in the school, Jack Lummus falls in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Ellis County. Parents may want to look into the school's approach to math instruction and the reasons behind these results with administrators directly.
On a more granular view, across all assessed content, a modest portion of students score at the "meets" or "masters" levels in both reading and math. A larger group reaches the "approaches" level, showing partial progress toward proficiency. In science, attainment is weaker.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is embedded in Ennis ISD, which operates a distributed system of campuses spread across a wider district geography rather than a downtown-centered model. The housing market in the area remains accessible relative to state and national benchmarks, with home values below state median and rental costs moderate. The broader Ennis economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, and the city is in an active residential growth phase.
State testing data was the primary academic indicator available. Trend data across multiple years was not available, so year-to-year progress cannot be assessed. English learner enrollment counts and special education identification rates were not reported in the available data, so the school's capacity and outcomes for those populations remain unclear. A parent considering this school should ask directly about specialized supports and their reported impact.
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