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#3958 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

Emerson EL

Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX

A Midland ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

2800 MOSS AVE, Midland, TX 79705

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$11,367
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Emerson EL score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

58.4%

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 Emerson 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,979/100K

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

$105,106

Median home value

$329,300

Median rent

$1,431/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pre-k Academy at Midland CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified3.6PK0.9 mi178Compare →
Fannin ELEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–61.0 mi642Compare →
Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.0 mi508Compare →
Hillander SchoolPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–61.1 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Midland ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#10 of 38
District spending per student
$11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Emerson EL

Emerson EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,958 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emerson EL

What grades does Emerson EL serve?

Emerson EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Emerson EL?

Emerson EL has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Emerson EL is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emerson EL rank in TX?

Emerson EL ranks #3,958 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Emerson EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Emerson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Emerson EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Emerson EL a charter school?

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

Is Emerson EL a Title I school?

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

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

58.4% of students at Emerson 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 – 6th
Enrollment
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 79705)
44,516
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
31.4
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 79705; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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