Florence J Scott Elementary School Roma TX Overview (2026 List)

About Florence J Scott El

Florence J. Scott Elementary School is at 800 PFC Angel J. Moreno Street, Roma, TX 78584, in the central residential corridor of the city. The school covers kindergarten through fifth grade under Roma Independent School District. There are 479 students enrolled across all grade levels. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. Girls make up 52% of the student body and boys 48%. According to state assessment data, 79% of students reached math proficiency and 78% reached reading proficiency. F.J. Scott holds National Blue Ribbon School status, a federal recognition reserved for public schools that demonstrate high and sustained student achievement, and has earned it through a campus culture built around the motto "High Expectations, No Excuses. The oldest elementary campus in Roma ISD, F.J. Scott draws from the central Roma community through the district's residential attendance zone boundaries. Local housing in the area trades near $80,000, consistent with the broader Roma market. Recognized nationally and consistently high-performing, F.J. Scott is one of Roma ISD's most distinguished campuses and a top option among the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%

Reading 78%

State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 78% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

510

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 100%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

100%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 510

50%

255 Female

50%

255 Male

Student Population

510 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

510 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Florence J Scott El Contact Information

Address

800 PFC ANGEL J MORENO ST, ROMA, TX 78584

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Phone

(956) 849-1175

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Website

http://fjs.romaisd.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Florence J. Scott Elementary, the first elementary school in Roma ISD, earned the Children at Risk Gold Ribbon Award alongside all five other Roma ISD elementary campuses. The school holds National Blue Ribbon status and has been part of Roma ISD's strong showing on the Texas Honor Roll, with the district announcing that seven campuses were recognized. F.J. Scott's motto of "High Expectations, No Excuses" continues to guide campus programming under its longstanding faculty team.

FAQ

Q1. What is Florence J. Scott's school motto?

Ans. Florence J. Scott Elementary operates under the motto "High Expectations, No Excuses," which runs through how the school approaches academics, student behavior, and family engagement at every grade level.

Q2. Does Florence J. Scott Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Florence J. Scott Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Roma ISD. Talk with your child's teacher to understand the referral process and timeline.

Q3. What after-school programs run at Florence J. Scott Elementary?

Ans. Florence J. Scott Elementary participates in Roma ISD's extended learning initiatives and runs tutoring programs. Call (956) 849-1175 to ask about current after-school availability each semester.

Q4. What middle school do F.J. Scott students attend?

Ans. Students finishing fifth grade at Florence J. Scott Elementary typically continue to Roma Middle School, then on to Roma High School.

Q5. How does Florence J. Scott Elementary involve parents?

Ans. Florence J. Scott Elementary holds regular ELAC and SSC meetings and keeps families connected through ParentSquare and school-level communication throughout the year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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