Very Good
#1657 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Hallettsville EL
Elementary School · Hallettsville ISD · Hallettsville, TX
A Hallettsville ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 368, Hallettsville, TX 77964
- Math 67% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hallettsville EL score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hallettsville 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hallettsville), 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
$63,500
Median home value
$232,100
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Vysehrad ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 5.0 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hallettsville ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hallettsville EL is listed in HALLETTSVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hallettsville EL
Hallettsville EL is a public elementary school in Hallettsville, TX, part of Hallettsville ISD, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hallettsville EL
What grades does Hallettsville EL serve?
Hallettsville EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hallettsville EL?
Hallettsville EL has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallettsville EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallettsville EL is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hallettsville EL rank in TX?
Hallettsville EL ranks #1,657 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hallettsville EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Hallettsville EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Hallettsville EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallettsville EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hallettsville EL a charter school?
No, Hallettsville EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hallettsville EL a Title I school?
No, Hallettsville EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hallettsville EL?
43.9% of students at Hallettsville 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lavaca County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (361) 798-2242
- Area population (ZIP 77964)
- 8,061
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 77964; 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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