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#8523 of 8,552 schools in TX
Blanchette EL
Elementary School · Beaumont ISD · Beaumont, TX
A Beaumont ISD elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2550 SARAH ST, Beaumont, TX 77705
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blanchette EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blanchette 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaumont), 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
$49,964
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
7.6%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fehl-price ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Fletcher ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Pietzsch/mac Arthur ELEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| Ehrhart SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beaumont ISD
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #20 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blanchette EL is listed in BEAUMONT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blanchette EL
Blanchette EL is a public elementary school in Beaumont, TX, part of Beaumont ISD, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,523 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blanchette EL
What grades does Blanchette EL serve?
Blanchette EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blanchette EL?
Blanchette EL has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchette EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchette EL is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanchette EL rank in TX?
Blanchette EL ranks #8,523 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Blanchette EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanchette EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Blanchette EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanchette EL has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blanchette EL a charter school?
No, Blanchette EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanchette EL a Title I school?
No, Blanchette EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanchette EL?
95.8% of students at Blanchette 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
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (409) 617-6300
- Area population (ZIP 77705)
- 37,988
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 77705; 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
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