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#8429 of 8,552 schools in TX

Belaire EL

Elementary School · San Angelo ISD · San Angelo, TX

A San Angelo ISD elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 STEPHENS ST, San Angelo, TX 76905

  • Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.3 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-27.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$10,684
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Belaire EL score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

69.1%

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 Belaire 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,709/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Angelo), 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

$81,645

Median home value

$146,100

Median rent

$1,499/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76905; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glenmore ELEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.9 mi449Compare →
Ft Concho ELEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.5 mi467Compare →
San Jacinto ELEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–52.0 mi317Compare →
Holiman ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–52.4 mi324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

San Angelo ISD

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#23 of 23
District spending per student
$10,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belaire EL is listed in SAN ANGELO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belaire EL

Belaire EL is a public elementary school in San Angelo, TX, part of San Angelo ISD, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,429 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belaire EL

What grades does Belaire EL serve?

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

How many students attend Belaire EL?

Belaire EL has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belaire EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Belaire EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belaire EL rank in TX?

Belaire EL ranks #8,429 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Belaire EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Belaire EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Belaire EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belaire EL has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Belaire EL a charter school?

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

Is Belaire EL a Title I school?

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

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

69.1% of students at Belaire 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Tom Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 76905)
13,761
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 76905; 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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