J R Phillips El
Kaufman, TX · Kaufman ISD · Grades 1-5
2,739th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
J R Phillips El ranking
SchoolRow ranks J R Phillips El 2,739th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
J R Phillips El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 264 students tested
J R Phillips El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 497 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.1% | 65.4% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| White | 41.3% | 29.6% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near J R Phillips El
Typical home value $301K in zip 75142 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near J R Phillips El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6J W Monday ElKaufman ISD · 0.4 mi away1,978th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - –Helen Edward Early Childhood CenterKaufman ISD · 0.5 mi away
- 4Lucille Nash ElKaufman ISD · 0.7 mi away2,920th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 7Scurry-Rosser ElScurry-Rosser ISD · 6.3 mi away1,436th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 50% - 4Noble ReedCrandall ISD · 8.9 mi away2,921st of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 33% - 4Nola Kathryn Wilson ElCrandall ISD · 9.6 mi away2,796th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 33% - 2Gilbert Willie Sr ElTerrell ISD · 9.8 mi away3,836th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - –Kemp PriKemp ISD · 10.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is J R Phillips El in?
J R Phillips El is part of the Kaufman ISD district in Kaufman, Texas.
Is J R Phillips El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks J R Phillips El 2,739th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of J R Phillips El?
Hispanic 65%, White 30%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (497 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near J R Phillips El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75142 is $301K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.