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#2632 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 31% in state

Abernathy EL

Elementary School · Abernathy ISD · Abernathy, TX

An Abernathy ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

505 7TH ST, Abernathy, TX 79311

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$12,895
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Abernathy EL score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Abernathy EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average250/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abernathy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,250

Median home value

$150,400

Median rent

$758/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Abernathy ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abernathy EL is listed in ABERNATHY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abernathy EL

Abernathy EL is a public elementary school in Abernathy, TX, part of Abernathy ISD, serving approximately 412 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,632 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abernathy EL

What grades does Abernathy EL serve?

Abernathy EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Abernathy EL?

Abernathy EL has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abernathy EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Abernathy EL is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abernathy EL rank in TX?

Abernathy EL ranks #2,632 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Abernathy EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Abernathy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abernathy EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abernathy EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Abernathy EL a charter school?

No, Abernathy EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abernathy EL a Title I school?

No, Abernathy EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abernathy EL?

51.9% of students at Abernathy EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 79311)
3,533
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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