Excellent
#503 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 6% in state
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL
Elementary School · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
605 N COMMERCE ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#503 of 8,552
In Port Lavaca
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 7
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Harrison/jefferson/madison EL
Elementary School in Port Lavaca · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harrison/jefferson/madison EL
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL is a public elementary school in Port Lavaca, TX, part of CALHOUN COUNTY ISD. Harrison/jefferson/madison EL serves approximately 692 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Harrison/jefferson/madison EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Harrison/jefferson/madison EL show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- District avg 8.2
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Harrison/jefferson/madison EL — Students at Harrison/jefferson/madison EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Harrison/jefferson/madison EL Compares
See how Harrison/jefferson/madison EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
605 N COMMERCE ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harrison/jefferson/madison EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 17.7 miles away, in nearby Port O'Connor), which scores slightly higher. Another option is INDUSTRIAL EL WEST (rated 8.8/10, 21.4 miles away, in nearby Inez), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PLACEDO EL (rated 8.4/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Placedo), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Port Lavaca, see our Port Lavaca schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE H S Port Lavaca | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE Port Lavaca | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC SCHOOL Port Lavaca | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| CALHOUN H S Port Lavaca | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL Port Lavaca | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| INDUSTRIAL J H Vanderbilt | 13.6 mi | 9.2 |
| INDUSTRIAL H S Vanderbilt | 13.7 mi | 8.0 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL EAST Vanderbilt | 13.8 mi | 8.2 |
| PLACEDO EL Placedo | 13.1 mi | 8.4 |
| SEADRIFT SCHOOL Seadrift | 15.3 mi | 7.0 |
| BLOOMINGTON H S Bloomington | 14.1 mi | 5.1 |
| BLOOMINGTON J H Bloomington | 14.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BLOOMINGTON EL Bloomington | 16.0 mi | 3.1 |
| PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL Port O'Connor | 17.7 mi | 9.3 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI H S Tivoli | 19.5 mi | 7.1 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI EL Tivoli | 19.5 mi | 8.0 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL WEST Inez | 21.4 mi | 8.8 |
| EDNA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Edna | 23.4 mi | — |
| EDNA H S Edna | 23.7 mi | 7.4 |
| EDNA PRI Edna | 24.0 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77979 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,877
Median Home Value
$137,700
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Population
16,179
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
37.7
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| BARBERS HILL EL SOUTH Mont Belvieu, TX | 8.7 |
| BRINKER EL Plano, TX | 8.7 |
| BUSH EL Houston, TX | 8.7 |
| CHUCK AND CINDY STUBER EL Prosper, TX | 8.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrison/jefferson/madison EL
What grades does Harrison/jefferson/madison EL serve?
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harrison/jefferson/madison EL?
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison/jefferson/madison EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison/jefferson/madison EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison/jefferson/madison EL rank in TX?
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL ranks #503 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harrison/jefferson/madison EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison/jefferson/madison EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Harrison/jefferson/madison EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison/jefferson/madison EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harrison/jefferson/madison EL a charter school?
No, Harrison/jefferson/madison EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison/jefferson/madison EL a Title I school?
No, Harrison/jefferson/madison EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison/jefferson/madison EL?
72.5% of students at Harrison/jefferson/madison 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (361) 552-5253
Resources & Links
District
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD- District Enrollment
- 3,533
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,004
- District Rank
- #2 of 7
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