The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hamshire-fannett El
Hamshire-Fannett Elementary serves kindergarten through third grade in Beaumont, a mid-sized Gulf Coast industrial city anchored by petrochemicals and energy. The school enrolls students across a range of backgrounds. About half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with a Latino enrollment approaching a quarter and smaller numbers of Black students and students of other backgrounds.
On the most recent state assessments, the school shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, about half of third-graders tested met or exceeded proficiency. In math, the proficiency rate was lower, with just under half meeting the standard. Looking across all tested grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint compared to other districts in Jefferson County. The data shows that most students approached proficiency (meeting a lower standard) in both subjects, but the gap between approaching and meeting proficiency is notable, particularly in math. Very few students achieved mastery in either subject.
This is an early-grades school without a graduation rate or a full range of program offerings typical of larger districts. The school is located on the periphery of Beaumont, away from downtown, in what appears to be a more suburban or semi-rural setting. Housing in the immediate area is modestly valued, with monthly rentals in the mid-range and home prices below state and national medians, making it an accessible neighborhood for families seeking affordable entry to homeownership or renting.
The school sits within a school district that appears to serve a smaller geographic footprint. Information about recent district strategic priorities or notable changes was not available, so a parent may want to contact the district directly to ask about curriculum initiatives, reading interventions, or support services, especially for students working toward proficiency in foundational math and literacy skills.
For families in the area, Hamshire-Fannett Elementary represents a local primary option with measurable proficiency among a majority of students and peer demographics that reflect the broader community's economic and cultural diversity. The lower math proficiency and the concentration of students in the approaching-but-not-yet-meeting band suggest that a parent concerned about early numeracy and literacy support would be wise to ask the school directly about intervention structures, small-group instruction, and how the school works with families on home reading and math practice.
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