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#4174 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 49% in state

Devonian EL

Elementary School · Andrews ISD · Andrews, TX

An Andrews ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 NW 3RD ST, Andrews, TX 79714

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,643
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Students at Devonian EL score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

53%

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 Devonian 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,563/100K

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

$76,902

Median home value

$188,200

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79714; 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.

Andrews ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$12,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Devonian EL

Devonian EL is a public elementary school in Andrews, TX, part of Andrews ISD, serving approximately 687 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,174 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Devonian EL

What grades does Devonian EL serve?

Devonian EL serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Devonian EL?

Devonian EL has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Devonian EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Devonian EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Devonian EL rank in TX?

Devonian EL ranks #4,174 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Devonian EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Devonian EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Devonian EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Devonian EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Devonian EL a charter school?

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

Is Devonian EL a Title I school?

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

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

53.0% of students at Devonian 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Andrews County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%
Area population (ZIP 79714)
18,518
Area median age
33.1
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 79714; 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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