Harry Shimotsu Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2026)

3101 San Mateo St
Mission, TX 78572

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Top 10%

Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 598 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
: Top 10% in TX
: 74% (Top 10%)
: 72% (Top 10%)
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
Pre-K	27
Kind	52
1	66
2	85
3	81
4	90
5	91
6	106

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Total Students

598 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
2023	670
2022	664
2021	672
2020	707
2019	707
2018	711
2017	711
2016	691
2015	693
2014	643
2013	735
2012	706
2011	664
2010	662
2009	622

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
2023	38
2022	38
2021	37
2020	41
2019	41
2018	38
2017	38
2016	37
2015	36
2014	36
2013	40
2012	37
2011	35
2010	39
2009	35

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School Rankings

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Harry Shimotsu Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

#560 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School
2023	#560
2022	#699
2021	#1982
2019	#504
2018	#407
2017	#118
2016	#146
2015	#224
2014	#269
2013	#969
2012	#1246

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74%

44%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	74%	44%	58%
2022	66%	41%	54%
2021	46%	37%	34%
2019	79%	51%	69%
2018	78%	49%	68%
2017	98%	78%	92%
2016	97%	75%	88%
2015	95%	73%	85%
2014	95%	76%	87%
2013	90%	78%	88%
2012	96%	83%	90%

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72%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2022	72%	51%	62%
2021	52%	42%	44%
2019	67%	47%	59%
2018	70%	45%	68%
2017	94%	72%	85%
2016	94%	71%	82%
2015	94%	73%	82%
2014	95%	75%	81%
2013	90%	78%	84%
2012	92%	88%	92%
2011	96%	88%	92%

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60-64%

46%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2022	62%	46%	54%
2021	42%	43%	44%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	18:1	14:1	16:1
2022	17:1	14:1	15:1
2021	18:1	14:1	15:1
2020	17:1	15:1	16:1
2019	17:1	15:1	16:1
2018	19:1	15:1	16:1
2017	19:1	15:1	16:1
2016	19:1	15:1	16:1
2015	19:1	15:1	17:1
2014	18:1	15:1	18:1
2013	18:1	15:1	18:1
2012	19:1	15:1	18:1
2011	19:1	15:1	18:1
2010	17:1	15:1	16:1
2009	18:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	7%	5%	1%
2022	7%	5%	2%
2021	7%	5%	2%
2020	8%	5%	2%
2019	8%	5%	2%
2018	10%	5%	2%
2017	10%	5%	2%
2016	9%	4%	2%
2015	10%	4%	2%
2014	10%	4%	2%
2013	7%	4%	3%
2012	7%	4%	2%
2011	8%	4%	3%
2010	9%	4%	3%
2009	9%	4%	3%

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Hispanic

85%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	84%	53%	93%
2022	84%	53%	94%
2021	84%	53%	94%
2020	81%	53%	93%
2019	81%	53%	93%
2018	83%	52%	93%
2017	83%	52%	93%
2016	84%	52%	94%
2015	83%	52%	93%
2014	81%	52%	93%
2013	82%	51%	92%
2012	84%	51%	91%
2011	80%	50%	90%
2010	78%	49%	89%
2009	75%	48%	88%

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Black

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	1%	13%	1%
2022	1%	13%	1%
2021	1%	13%	1%
2020	1%	13%	1%
2019	1%	13%	1%
2018	1%	13%
2017	1%	13%
2014	1%	13%
2013	1%	13%	1%
2011	1%	13%	1%
2010	1%	14%	1%

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White

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	8%	26%	5%
2022	8%	26%	3%
2021	8%	26%	3%
2020	9%	27%	4%
2019	9%	27%	4%
2018	5%	28%	5%
2017	5%	28%	5%
2016	7%	29%	4%
2015	7%	29%	5%
2014	8%	29%	5%
2013	9%	30%	4%
2012	9%	31%	6%
2011	11%	31%	6%
2010	12%	33%	7%
2009	14%	34%	8%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2020)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.27

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	0.29	0.64	0.13
2022	0.29	0.64	0.12
2021	0.29	0.64	0.11
2020	0.33	0.63	0.13
2019	0.33	0.63	0.13
2018	0.30	0.64	0.13
2017	0.30	0.64	0.13
2016	0.28	0.63	0.12
2015	0.30	0.63	0.13
2014	0.34	0.63	0.14
2013	0.32	0.64	0.16
2012	0.29	0.64	0.17
2011	0.35	0.64	0.18
2010	0.37	0.64	0.21
2009	0.41	0.64	0.22

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

34%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	37%	57%	61%
2022	30%	57%	55%
2021	26%	56%	53%
2020	27%	56%	55%
2019	27%	56%	55%
2018	23%	53%	51%
2017	23%	53%	51%
2016	25%	53%	50%
2015	21%	52%	50%
2014	22%	53%	51%
2013	25%	53%	52%
2012	24%	44%	50%
2011	22%	44%	48%
2010	22%	43%	49%
2009	22%	40%	46%

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Eligible for

12%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Harry Shimotsu Elementary School	Texas	Sharyland Independent School District
2023	14%	5%	8%
2022	14%	4%	11%
2021	14%	4%	11%
2020	12%	4%	9%
2019	12%	4%	9%
2018	9%	6%	8%
2017	9%	6%	8%
2016	12%	6%	10%
2015	11%	6%	9%
2014	9%	7%	8%
2013	7%	7%	9%
2012	6%	7%	7%
2011	5%	7%	7%
2010	9%	8%	8%
2009	9%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Sharyland Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry Shimotsu Elementary School's ranking?

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Harry Shimotsu Elementary School often compared to?

Harry Shimotsu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

How many students attend Harry Shimotsu Elementary School?

598 students attend Harry Shimotsu Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Harry Shimotsu Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry Shimotsu Elementary School?

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Harry Shimotsu Elementary School offer ?

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Harry Shimotsu Elementary School part of?

Harry Shimotsu Elementary School is part of Sharyland Independent School District.

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