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#3309 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 39% in state

Dan J Kubacak EL

Elementary School · Santa Fe ISD · Santa Fe, TX

A Santa Fe ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 370, Santa Fe, TX 77510

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$13,289
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Dan J Kubacak EL score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(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 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

56.9%

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 Dan J Kubacak 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated820/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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

$96,284

Median home value

$281,200

Median rent

$1,067/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77510; 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
Roy J Wollam ELEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–50.7 mi614Compare →
Arcadia First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–121.3 mi142Compare →
William F Barnett ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.8 mi675Compare →
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–83.7 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Santa Fe ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dan J Kubacak EL is listed in SANTA FE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dan J Kubacak EL

Dan J Kubacak EL is a public elementary school in Santa Fe, TX, part of Santa Fe ISD, serving approximately 710 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,309 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dan J Kubacak EL

What grades does Dan J Kubacak EL serve?

Dan J Kubacak EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dan J Kubacak EL?

Dan J Kubacak EL has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan J Kubacak EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Dan J Kubacak EL is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dan J Kubacak EL rank in TX?

Dan J Kubacak EL ranks #3,309 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dan J Kubacak EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Dan J Kubacak EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Dan J Kubacak EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dan J Kubacak EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dan J Kubacak EL a charter school?

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

Is Dan J Kubacak EL a Title I school?

No, Dan J Kubacak EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dan J Kubacak EL?

56.9% of students at Dan J Kubacak 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
710
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Galveston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 77510)
13,938
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
46.7
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 77510; 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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