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#4883 of 8,552 schools in TX
East Side EL
Elementary School · Jacksonville ISD · Jacksonville, TX
A Jacksonville ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
P O BOX 631, Jacksonville, TX 75766
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Side EL score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Side 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$51,648
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| West Side ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Fred DouglassEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jacksonville ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Side EL is listed in JACKSONVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Side EL
East Side EL is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, TX, part of Jacksonville ISD, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,883 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Side EL
What grades does East Side EL serve?
East Side EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend East Side EL?
East Side EL has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side EL?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side EL is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Side EL rank in TX?
East Side EL ranks #4,883 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is East Side EL's MySchoolScout rating?
East Side EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 East Side EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Side EL a charter school?
No, East Side EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Side EL a Title I school?
No, East Side EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Side EL?
77.3% of students at East Side 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (903) 586-5146
- Area population (ZIP 75766)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 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 75766; 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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