Below Average
#7537 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dr Tomas Rivera EL
Elementary School · Crystal City ISD · Crystal City, TX
A Crystal City ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 E CROCKETT, Crystal City, TX 78839
- Math 50% proficient (2014)
- Reading 45% proficient (2014)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Tomas Rivera EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2011, to 48% in 2014, across a 4-year record (2011–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2014) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2014)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dr Tomas Rivera 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average346/100K
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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
$43,769
Median home value
$91,900
Median rent
$448/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
36.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Crystal City ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Tomas Rivera EL is listed in CRYSTAL CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Tomas Rivera EL
Dr Tomas Rivera EL is a public elementary school in Crystal City, TX, part of Crystal City ISD, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,537 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Tomas Rivera EL
What grades does Dr Tomas Rivera EL serve?
Dr Tomas Rivera EL serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Dr Tomas Rivera EL?
Dr Tomas Rivera EL has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Tomas Rivera EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Tomas Rivera EL is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Tomas Rivera EL rank in TX?
Dr Tomas Rivera EL ranks #7,537 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dr Tomas Rivera EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Tomas Rivera EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Dr Tomas Rivera EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Tomas Rivera EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Is Dr Tomas Rivera EL a charter school?
No, Dr Tomas Rivera EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Tomas Rivera EL a Title I school?
No, Dr Tomas Rivera EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Tomas Rivera EL?
92.1% of students at Dr Tomas Rivera 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Zavala County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (830) 374-8078
- Area population (ZIP 78839)
- 7,333
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 78839; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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