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#3464 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Alma Brewer Strawn EL
Elementary School · Lockhart ISD · Dale, TX
A Lockhart ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9000 FM 1854, Dale, TX 78616
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alma Brewer Strawn EL score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alma Brewer Strawn EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average409/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,148
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in LOCKHART ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | Not available | 579 | Compare → |
| Clear Fork ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | Not available | 522 | Compare → |
| Navarro ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | Not available | 603 | Compare → |
| Plum Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lockhart ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alma Brewer Strawn EL is listed in LOCKHART ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alma Brewer Strawn EL
Alma Brewer Strawn EL is a public elementary school in Dale, TX, part of Lockhart ISD, serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,464 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alma Brewer Strawn EL
What grades does Alma Brewer Strawn EL serve?
Alma Brewer Strawn EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alma Brewer Strawn EL?
Alma Brewer Strawn EL has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Brewer Strawn EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Brewer Strawn EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alma Brewer Strawn EL rank in TX?
Alma Brewer Strawn EL ranks #3,464 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Alma Brewer Strawn EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Alma Brewer Strawn EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Alma Brewer Strawn EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma Brewer Strawn EL has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Alma Brewer Strawn EL a charter school?
No, Alma Brewer Strawn EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alma Brewer Strawn EL a Title I school?
No, Alma Brewer Strawn EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma Brewer Strawn EL?
81.1% of students at Alma Brewer Strawn 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (512) 398-0630
- Area population (ZIP 78616)
- 10,008
- Area average commute
- 50.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 78616; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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