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#3621 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 42% in state

Escondido EL

Elementary School · Judson ISD · Converse, TX

A Judson ISD elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5000 TEXAS PALM, Converse, TX 78109

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,253
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Escondido EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Escondido 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

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

$87,635

Median home value

$241,100

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea Converse AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–50.6 mi655Compare →
Elolf ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.8 mi600Compare →
Converse ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.4 mi508Compare →
Coronado Village ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–5Not available366Compare →

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.

Judson ISD

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#5 of 31
District spending per student
$11,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Escondido EL

Escondido EL is a public elementary school in Converse, TX, part of Judson ISD, serving approximately 785 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,621 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Escondido EL

What grades does Escondido EL serve?

Escondido EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Escondido EL?

Escondido EL has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Escondido EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Escondido EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Escondido EL rank in TX?

Escondido EL ranks #3,621 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Escondido EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Escondido EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Escondido EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Escondido EL has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Escondido EL a charter school?

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

Is Escondido EL a Title I school?

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

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

72.2% of students at Escondido 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 – 5th
Enrollment
785
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 78109)
56,372
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
32.5
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 78109; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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