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#3898 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 46% in state
Armando Cerna EL
Elementary School · Eagle Pass ISD · Eagle Pass, TX
An Eagle Pass ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
587 MADISON ST, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
- Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Armando Cerna EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Armando Cerna 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagle Pass), 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
$52,295
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dena Kelso Graves ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 1–6 | 1.2 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Liberty ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–6 | 1.2 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Nellie Mae Glass ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 1–6 | 1.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Maude Mae Kirchner ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | 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.
Eagle Pass ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Armando Cerna EL is listed in EAGLE PASS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Armando Cerna EL
Armando Cerna EL is a public elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX, part of Eagle Pass ISD, serving approximately 600 students in grades 1st-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,898 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Armando Cerna EL
What grades does Armando Cerna EL serve?
Armando Cerna EL serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Armando Cerna EL?
Armando Cerna EL has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armando Cerna EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Armando Cerna EL is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Armando Cerna EL rank in TX?
Armando Cerna EL ranks #3,898 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Armando Cerna EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Armando Cerna EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Armando Cerna EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Armando Cerna EL has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Armando Cerna EL a charter school?
No, Armando Cerna EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Armando Cerna EL a Title I school?
No, Armando Cerna EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armando Cerna EL?
64.3% of students at Armando Cerna 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maverick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (830) 773-5181
- Area population (ZIP 78852)
- 56,933
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 78852; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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