J L Everhart Magnet EL

J L Everhart Magnet Elementary serves 422 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Longview, Texas. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it second among 25 schools in Longview and 58th among 4,678 elementary schools statewide. That positions Everhart in a tier that outperforms 99% of Texas public schools.

The school's growth score of 9.8 is its strongest signal. Growth measures how much students advance relative to peers with similar starting points — a 9.8 means Everhart consistently accelerates learning beyond what demographics or prior performance would predict. Academic achievement scores match at 9.2, confirming that high growth translates to high outcomes rather than simply reflecting favorable enrollment.

At a 14.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Everhart runs leaner than most Texas elementary schools, giving teachers more contact time per student. As a charter school, it operates with curriculum and scheduling flexibility that traditional district schools typically don't have. That combination — tight class sizes, a growth-first instructional environment, and consistent academic results — explains how a Longview magnet school ranks 79th out of 8,547 public schools across Texas.

For families comparing elementary options in the area, that statewide rank puts Everhart's performance gap over its peers in concrete terms.

J L Everhart Magnet EL is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.