Excellent
#1431 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 17% in state
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL
Elementary School · Willis ISD · Conroe, TX
A Willis ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11505 PINE VALLEY DR, Conroe, TX 77304
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eddie Ruth Lagway EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 63% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eddie Ruth Lagway 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conroe), 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
$78,574
Median home value
$324,800
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Conroe Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Lake Conroe Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Methodist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lifestyle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Willis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL is listed in WILLIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eddie Ruth Lagway EL
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL is a public elementary school in Conroe, TX, part of Willis ISD, serving approximately 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eddie Ruth Lagway EL
What grades does Eddie Ruth Lagway EL serve?
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eddie Ruth Lagway EL?
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eddie Ruth Lagway EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Eddie Ruth Lagway EL is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eddie Ruth Lagway EL rank in TX?
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL ranks #1,431 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Eddie Ruth Lagway EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Eddie Ruth Lagway EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Eddie Ruth Lagway EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eddie Ruth Lagway EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Eddie Ruth Lagway EL a charter school?
No, Eddie Ruth Lagway EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eddie Ruth Lagway EL a Title I school?
No, Eddie Ruth Lagway EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eddie Ruth Lagway EL?
43.2% of students at Eddie Ruth Lagway 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (936) 228-7715
- Area population (ZIP 77304)
- 42,277
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 77304; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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