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Bloomington EL

Elementary School · Bloomington ISD · Bloomington, TX

A Bloomington ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 668, Bloomington, TX 77951

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,598
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Bloomington EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

87.6%

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 Bloomington 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average295/100K

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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

$37,140

Median home value

$132,300

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

3.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

33%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77951; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bloomington ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bloomington EL

Bloomington EL is a public elementary school in Bloomington, TX, part of Bloomington ISD, serving approximately 259 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,233 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomington EL

What grades does Bloomington EL serve?

Bloomington EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Bloomington EL?

Bloomington EL has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomington EL rank in TX?

Bloomington EL ranks #8,233 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bloomington EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomington EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Bloomington EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomington EL has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bloomington EL a charter school?

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

Is Bloomington EL a Title I school?

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

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

87.6% of students at Bloomington 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Victoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 77951)
1,442
Area median age
35.4
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 77951; 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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