Nixon Elementary School

About Nixon Elementary School

Nixon Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant community in the city of Houston, Texas. It is part of the Houston Independent School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
At Nixon Elementary School, we believe that all students should have access to a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment. We strive to create a positive learning environment where students can grow academically and socially. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education.
We offer a wide range of educational programs and activities, including a strong focus on literacy, math, science, and technology. We also provide a variety of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, physical education, and after-school programs.
At Nixon Elementary School, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. We are committed to helping our students reach their full potential and become successful, well-rounded citizens.

Address:	1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone:	(334) 269-3012
Site:	www.mps.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	447 students

Overview Nixon Elementary School

Nixon Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nixon Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Nixon Elementary School

Nixon Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nixon Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.