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#2723 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 32% in state

Beasley EL

Elementary School · Lamar CISD · Beasley, TX

A Lamar CISD elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7511 AVE J, Beasley, TX 77417

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$10,664
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Beasley EL score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

80.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beasley 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average700/100K

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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

$60,809

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77417; 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

4 in LAMAR CISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bentley ELEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–5Not available1,218Compare →
Bess Campbell ELEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available425Compare →
Don Carter ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available998Compare →
Susanna Dickinson ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lamar CISD

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#18 of 44
District spending per student
$10,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beasley EL is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beasley EL

Beasley EL is a public elementary school in Beasley, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,723 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beasley EL

What grades does Beasley EL serve?

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

How many students attend Beasley EL?

Beasley EL has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beasley EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Beasley EL is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beasley EL rank in TX?

Beasley EL ranks #2,723 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Beasley EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Beasley 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 Beasley EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beasley EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beasley EL a charter school?

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

Is Beasley EL a Title I school?

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

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

80.9% of students at Beasley 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
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 77417)
3,232
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
35.1
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 77417; 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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