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East Ridge EL
Elementary School · Sweetwater ISD · Sweetwater, TX
A Sweetwater ISD elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 E 12TH ST, Sweetwater, TX 79556
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Ridge EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Ridge 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sweetwater), 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
$48,582
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sweetwater ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Ridge EL is listed in SWEETWATER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Ridge EL
East Ridge EL is a public elementary school in Sweetwater, TX, part of Sweetwater ISD, serving approximately 224 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,213 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Ridge EL
What grades does East Ridge EL serve?
East Ridge EL serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend East Ridge EL?
East Ridge EL has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge EL is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Ridge EL rank in TX?
East Ridge EL ranks #8,213 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is East Ridge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
East Ridge EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 East Ridge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Ridge EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is East Ridge EL a charter school?
No, East Ridge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Ridge EL a Title I school?
No, East Ridge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Ridge EL?
79.9% of students at East Ridge 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nolan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (325) 235-5282
- Area population (ZIP 79556)
- 12,593
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 79556; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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