Skip to main content

Excellent

#33 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Florence J Scott EL

Elementary School · Roma ISD · Roma, TX

A Roma ISD elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 187, Roma, TX 78584

  • Math 92% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 89% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+48.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.7 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+50.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,298
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Florence J Scott EL score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency92%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
92%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

80.4%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Florence J Scott 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated944/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$30,134

Median home value

$83,800

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

37.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78584; 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
Roel a & Celia R Saenz ELEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–51.1 mi515Compare →
Emma Vera ELEnrollment path unverified9.7PK–52.1 mi483Compare →
Veterans Memorial ELEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.9 mi487Compare →
Delia Gonzalez Garcia ELEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Roma ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$15,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence J Scott EL is listed in ROMA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence J Scott EL

Florence J Scott EL is a public elementary school in Roma, TX, part of Roma ISD, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence J Scott EL

What grades does Florence J Scott EL serve?

Florence J Scott EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Florence J Scott EL?

Florence J Scott EL has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence J Scott EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence J Scott EL is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence J Scott EL rank in TX?

Florence J Scott EL ranks #33 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Florence J Scott EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence J Scott EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Florence J Scott EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence J Scott EL has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Florence J Scott EL a charter school?

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

Is Florence J Scott EL a Title I school?

No, Florence J Scott EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence J Scott EL?

80.4% of students at Florence J Scott 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
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Starr County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 78584)
17,823
Area median age
29.8
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 78584; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.