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#6505 of 8,552 schools in TX

Deepwater EL

Elementary School · Deer Park ISD · Pasadena, TX

A Deer Park ISD elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

309 GLENMORE, Pasadena, TX 77503

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,284
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Deepwater EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

86.1%

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 Deepwater 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,927/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), 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

$64,977

Median home value

$165,300

Median rent

$1,211/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77503; 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
Mcmasters ELEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–40.9 mi356Compare →
Parks ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–41.3 mi414Compare →
Sparks ELEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–41.4 mi369Compare →
Pomeroy ELEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–41.5 mi753Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Deer Park ISD

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deepwater EL is listed in DEER PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deepwater EL

Deepwater EL is a public elementary school in Pasadena, TX, part of Deer Park ISD, serving approximately 626 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,505 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deepwater EL

What grades does Deepwater EL serve?

Deepwater EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Deepwater EL?

Deepwater EL has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deepwater EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Deepwater EL is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deepwater EL rank in TX?

Deepwater EL ranks #6,505 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Deepwater EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Deepwater EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Deepwater EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deepwater EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Deepwater EL a charter school?

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

Is Deepwater EL a Title I school?

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

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

86.1% of students at Deepwater 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
626
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 77503)
23,899
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
33.8
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 77503; 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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