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#6610 of 8,552 schools in TX

Anahuac EL

Elementary School · Anahuac ISD · Anahuac, TX

An Anahuac ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 399, Anahuac, TX 77514

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$12,826
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Anahuac EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

63.2%

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 Anahuac EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,488/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$73,500

Median home value

$200,300

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

9.8%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77514; 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.

Anahuac ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Anahuac EL

Anahuac EL is a public elementary school in Anahuac, TX, part of Anahuac ISD, serving approximately 729 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,610 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anahuac EL

What grades does Anahuac EL serve?

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

How many students attend Anahuac EL?

Anahuac EL has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anahuac EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Anahuac EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anahuac EL rank in TX?

Anahuac EL ranks #6,610 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Anahuac EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Anahuac EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Anahuac EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anahuac EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anahuac EL a charter school?

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

Is Anahuac EL a Title I school?

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

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

63.2% of students at Anahuac 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
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Chambers County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 77514)
5,213
Area median age
36.8
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 77514; 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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