Cactus EL

CACTUS EL is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of CACTUS, Texas. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and has an enrollment of 473 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Teachers are well-supported by additional staff to maintain this manageable class size.

CACTUS EL focuses on providing foundational education in a close-knit community setting, though its MySchoolScout rating of 2.9/10 and state ranking of #7778 out of 8598 schools in Texas indicate areas for improvement. Students show around 17% proficiency in reading and 27% proficiency in math on average, suggesting a focus on academic growth. With its rural setting, CACTUS EL benefits from strong community ties and a supportive environment that fosters learning through hands-on experiences and close relationships between teachers and students.

While current test scores at Cactus EL are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Cactus EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.